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SJ05 NGZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,492 mi
Last recorded118,492 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 NGZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 118,492 miles

All the discs are rusty and corroded slightly

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

n/s rear tyre is under deflated

o/s rear light lens cover is missing

slight pas leak from steering rack

Fail 12 May 2021 118,492 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All the discs are rusty and corroded slightly

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

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

n/s rear tyre is under deflated

o/s rear light lens cover is missing

slight pas leak from steering rack

Pass 5 May 2020 117,120 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 117,112 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 114,291 miles

o/s/rear lamp lens missing

Fail 3 Apr 2019 114,290 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

o/s/rear lamp lens missing

Pass 13 Apr 2018 109,552 miles

Both rear lights damaged

Front brakes binding slightly

Pass 13 Apr 2017 106,129 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 102,983 miles

Rear light clusters either damaged or missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 102,983 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear light clusters either damaged or missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 99,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear lamp clusters are damadged

Pass 10 Apr 2014 96,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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)

both rear lightsclusters damaged

front bumper damaged

Fail 4 Apr 2013 93,328 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear light clusters damadged

Pass 4 Apr 2013 93,328 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear light clusters damadged

Fail 29 Mar 2012 81,193 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 81,193 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 67,826 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 55,966 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 5,592 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 36,643 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 22,243 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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SJ05 NGZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJ05 NGZ, 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 SJ05 NGZ registered?

SJ05 NGZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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