CarVerify

Free Car Check

SG05 TZO

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

109,495 mi
Last recorded109,495 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 TZO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 109,495 miles

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

Surface corrosion on all suspension components.

Track rod end ball joint gaiters perished.

Fail 13 Nov 2020 109,495 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Surface corrosion on all suspension components.

Track rod end ball joint gaiters perished.

Pass 24 Oct 2019 108,961 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Generally all suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 106,986 miles

Corrosion on rear suspension and suspension pre-scribed areas.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 106,986 miles

Corrosion on rear suspension and suspension pre-scribed areas.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 98,989 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL (3.6.B.4e)

Front exhaust flange and rear exhaust section deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OSR brake effort reduced. Repair or adjustment recommended.

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS&OS (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 98,989 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL (3.6.B.4e)

Front exhaust flange and rear exhaust section deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OSR brake effort reduced. Repair or adjustment recommended.

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS&OS (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 92,963 miles

NSF brake caliper binding slightly

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS&OS (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 92,963 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

NSF brake caliper binding slightly

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS&OS (2.2.C.1c)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS&OS (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 83,561 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 83,561 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 78,408 miles

Front brake disc's corroded.

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 78,408 miles

Front brake disc's corroded.

Fail 17 Sep 2013 72,680 miles

Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 72,680 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 62,268 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 59,534 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 59,522 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 53,106 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 97,898 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 97,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 39,107 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

all brake discs have surface rust

Pass 5 Mar 2008 33,320 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
Full Nissan Almera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SG05 TZO 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 60.9%.

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 TZO, 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

How do I check the history of SG05 TZO?

You can check the full history of SG05 TZO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SG05 TZO registered?

SG05 TZO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 April 2005.

Is SG05 TZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG05 TZO shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SG05 TZO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SG05 TZO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.