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PN55 ZBU

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

104,637 mi
Last recorded104,637 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 ZBU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 104,637 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 101,974 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 101,971 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 97,917 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 92,249 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Light misting of oil present around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 83,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 77,327 miles

1,n/s rear tyre getting low.2, handbrake travel app reserve end

Pass 4 Sep 2019 70,780 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 63,929 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front tyres wearing inner edges x 2

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 8 Sep 2018 63,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rubber split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front tyres wearing inner edges x 2

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 56,800 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 56,800 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 48,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 48,373 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 41,281 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 34,400 miles

wiper blades end split does clear screen

Pass 19 Sep 2013 26,047 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 24,231 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 22,123 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 19,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 19,957 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 17,707 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 15,256 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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PN55 ZBU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 58,958 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PN55 ZBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Almera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN55 ZBU registered?

PN55 ZBU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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