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SD55 EZO

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

90,837 mi
Last recorded90,837 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 90,837 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn

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

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

Rear brake discs poor and corroded

Rear springs corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2019 90,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure Duct tape used as an attempt secure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure Duct tape used as an attempt secure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not checked as child seat fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake discs are in a very poor state

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper arm is broken off

Fail 25 Jun 2019 90,714 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Fone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure Duct tape used as an attempt secure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure Duct tape used as an attempt secure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not checked as child seat fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake discs are in a very poor state

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper arm is broken off

Fail 24 Jun 2019 90,714 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Fone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Wiper arm broken off

Rear brake discs are in a poor state

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not checked as child seat fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 90,689 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not checked as child seat fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper arm broken off

Rear brake discs are in a poor state

Pass 12 Jun 2018 85,795 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake discs are in a poor state

Fail 12 Jun 2018 85,794 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust incomplete (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Broken off under vehicle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wiper arm broken off (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) 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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs are in a poor state

Pass 15 Jun 2017 81,327 miles

Child seats fitted so not all seat belts tested

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

Nearside Front outer tyre wall damaged

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering rack weeping

various body and paint work damage

Fail 15 Jun 2017 81,327 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Child seats fitted so not all seat belts tested

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

Nearside Front outer tyre wall damaged

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering rack weeping

various body and paint work damage

Pass 17 Jun 2016 77,749 miles

Engine coolant level below minimum

Nearside Rear registration plate lamp deteriorating but illuminating the plate

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 17 Jun 2016 77,749 miles

Engine coolant level below minimum

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear registration plate lamp deteriorating but illuminating the plate

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Jun 2015 73,701 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 67,248 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyre 2mm very low inner edges advise replace

Pass 12 Jun 2014 67,248 miles

both front tyre 2mm very low inner edges advise replace

Pass 1 Jun 2013 55,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

corrosion on exhaust system

front bumper damaged

nearside number plate light dim

Fail 1 Jun 2013 55,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

corrosion on exhaust system

front bumper damaged

nearside number plate light dim

Pass 2 Jun 2012 46,137 miles

Front and rear brake pads look very close to wear limit but hard to see clearly with wheel fitted. Advise proper brake inspection ASAP.

Pass 9 Jun 2011 21,520 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 18,664 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 17,760 miles

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

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 EZO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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