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SG05 CJZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

82,906 mi
Last recorded82,906 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 CJZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 82,906 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside generally corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2025 74,395 miles

wax oiled

Pass 25 Jan 2024 65,798 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 53,110 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 38,671 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 28,402 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 28,402 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 27,138 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 22,471 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 22,471 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 19,272 miles

Oil leak from sump area ()

all brake discs becoming corroded

all tyres are becoming perished/aged

Fail 13 Feb 2018 19,272 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak from sump area ()

all brake discs becoming corroded

all tyres are becoming perished/aged

Pass 10 Feb 2017 18,385 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 18,385 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 17,733 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 17,733 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 17,088 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 16,083 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 16,060 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 15,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 13,305 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 13,305 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 11,668 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 10,021 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 8,119 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 8,119 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 6,875 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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SG05 CJZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 SG05 CJZ, 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 SG05 CJZ registered?

SG05 CJZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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