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SD55 EYJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

83,258 mi
Last recorded83,258 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 EYJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 83,258 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 80,662 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 77,959 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 77,958 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 75,266 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 71,015 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 67,556 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 66,323 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 63,986 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 58,839 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 54,503 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 48,828 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 44,202 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 39,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 39,622 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 32,888 miles

n/s/r tyre has gouge in outer wall

Fail 3 Jan 2013 32,888 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre has gouge in outer wall

Pass 14 Dec 2011 25,604 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 19,720 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 12,396 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 6,745 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 6,479 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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SD55 EYJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SD55 EYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD55 EYJ registered?

SD55 EYJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is SD55 EYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD55 EYJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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