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RJ05 YBX

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

125,806 mi
Last recorded125,806 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 YBX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 125,806 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 May 2025 123,724 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 121,393 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 May 2024 121,393 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 120,159 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 115,881 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear inner sills, rear axle, rad frame, sub frame corroded

windscreen slight crack

Pass 3 Dec 2020 110,550 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

hand brake need adjustment

Fail 3 Dec 2020 110,550 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

hand brake need adjustment

Pass 20 May 2019 103,009 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 May 2019 103,009 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 98,074 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 31 May 2018 98,074 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 May 2017 94,001 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all around 4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2017 94,001 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all around 4 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 85,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing. Nail in tyre also. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 85,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing. Nail in tyre also. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 74,952 miles

nearside front tyre has a small cut on outer side wall

offside front tyre has a small cut on outer side wall

Pass 21 Oct 2013 66,429 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres just above legal limit.

n/s and o/s rear brake pads low.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 55,362 miles

airbag light flashing

Pass 5 Aug 2011 48,765 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 44,923 miles

Airbag light on.

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 29 Jul 2009 33,183 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 26,769 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 YBX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YBX, 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 YBX registered?

RJ05 YBX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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