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S111 JAF

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

110,509 mi
Last recorded110,509 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS111 JAF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 110,509 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 109,892 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 108,404 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 106,371 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 104,401 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 102,968 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 100,611 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 94,325 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 87,523 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 81,228 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 73,998 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 66,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge close to cord.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 19 Feb 2014 58,911 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 58,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 50,457 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 50,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slighty bindding of n/s/r brake.

Pass 28 Feb 2012 40,428 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 40,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 22,249 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 22,240 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 20,344 miles

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

engine light on

offside mirror glass just secure

Fail 11 Mar 2010 20,344 miles

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

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)

engine light on

offside mirror glass just secure

Pass 5 Feb 2009 16,611 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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S111 JAF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey 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 S111 JAF, 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 S111 JAF registered?

S111 JAF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 February 2005.

Is S111 JAF safe to buy?

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