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PN55 ZFL

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

82,002 mi
Last recorded82,002 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 ZFL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 82,002 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2026 82,002 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 77,161 miles

Ball joint rubbers perished , gear box oil leak, o/s front brake has slight bind ,corrosion starting on sills and underside,

Fail 3 Sep 2025 77,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Ball joint rubbers perished , gear box oil leak, o/s front brake has slight bind ,corrosion starting on sills and underside,

Pass 6 Sep 2024 73,145 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 66,127 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 61,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp beam pattern poor

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 59,580 miles

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2020 58,546 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 55,664 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 55,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 49,341 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

steering rack damp

Pass 31 Aug 2017 44,347 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 39,404 miles

exhaust system corroding

Pass 19 Oct 2015 36,766 miles

front brake pads worn low.

offside front tyre worn low on edges

steering rack damp

Fail 26 Sep 2014 33,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s wiper judders

o/s/r brake rubbing slightly

Pass 26 Sep 2014 33,673 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s wiper judders

o/s/r brake rubbing slightly

Pass 16 Sep 2013 30,899 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 28,635 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2011 25,703 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 22,373 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 19,496 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 14,918 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 ZFL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ZFL, 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.

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What year was PN55 ZFL registered?

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

Is PN55 ZFL safe to buy?

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