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RJ05 WZR

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

126,772 mi
Last recorded126,772 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 WZR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 126,772 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 126,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 122,323 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 122,117 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 114,806 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 114,805 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 104,651 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 103,833 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 14 Apr 2021 103,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 100,260 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 100,260 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 96,840 miles

corrosion non both rear metal brake pipes

minor oil leaks engine area

Pass 12 Mar 2018 94,094 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 89,935 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 89,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 81,713 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 73,033 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 64,739 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

offside front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

offside front wing mirror outer casing has been taped up

Pass 15 Mar 2013 58,381 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 49,325 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outside edge

Pass 23 Mar 2011 44,735 miles

nearside front rack boot damp

Pass 13 Mar 2010 39,180 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 28,642 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 21,366 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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RJ05 WZR is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RJ05 WZR, 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 RJ05 WZR registered?

RJ05 WZR is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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