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SC54 JPJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,362 mi
Last recorded50,362 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC54 JPJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 50,362 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 50,111 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 49,738 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 49,389 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2021 49,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter covered in oil

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 48,409 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 47,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 45,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 44,163 miles

o/s/f steering component(s) slight seepage of oil

Pass 12 Sep 2016 42,039 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 42,039 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 39,636 miles

front wiper blades split

n/s rear tyre worn uneven outer edge

steering rack has a light misting of oil

Pass 24 Sep 2014 37,522 miles

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

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

front brake pads worn

Pass 26 Sep 2013 34,455 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 34,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 31,692 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 29,930 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 27,343 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 27,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 23,325 miles

off side streeing rack gauiter wet with st.fluid

Pass 18 Jan 2008 19,374 miles

wipers noisey and smearing.

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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SC54 JPJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SC54 JPJ, 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 SC54 JPJ registered?

SC54 JPJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 January 2005.

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