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PY05 DJZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

129,856 mi
Last recorded129,856 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 DJZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 129,856 miles

rear chassis rails getting corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2025 129,851 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear chassis rails getting corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2024 127,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

poor image offside headlamp

Pass 30 Jan 2023 122,598 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 122,594 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 118,902 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 118,902 miles

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached middle and rear (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2021 97,422 miles

drop sills corroded

exhaust corroded

front tyres worn edge

Pass 23 Jul 2019 88,688 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 88,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 80,209 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 80,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced check off side after repairing the near side (4.1.4 (a))

1 of 2 reg plate lights out

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front inner brake pads low

Pass 26 Jul 2017 71,601 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 63,050 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 63,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 53,474 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 53,474 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 45,848 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 45,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear wiper

sump plug oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 38,446 miles

both rear tyres inner and outer edges

Fail 30 Jul 2013 38,446 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front wipers

both rear tyres inner and outer edges

head light aim not checked

Pass 20 Jul 2012 31,547 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 31,547 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear back box

Fail 25 Jul 2011 26,872 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 26,872 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 23,530 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 18,634 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 12,346 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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PY05 DJZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PY05 DJZ, 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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PY05 DJZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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