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SG55 RXJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,176 mi
Last recorded74,176 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 RXJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 74,176 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 74,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 72,626 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 71,110 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 69,635 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 68,362 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 66,858 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 65,346 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 64,478 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 62,998 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 62,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2016 61,650 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 59,156 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 56,859 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 53,329 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 47,777 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 43,776 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 43,608 miles

battery is insecure

cut in sidewall of n/s front tyre [no cords visible]

rattle from exhaust heat shield

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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SG55 RXJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 SG55 RXJ, 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 SG55 RXJ registered?

SG55 RXJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is SG55 RXJ safe to buy?

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