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SJ55 ZKR

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

82,893 mi
Last recorded82,893 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 ZKR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 82,893 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 82,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 79,790 miles

front arb links worn

headlamp covers opaque

n/s/f tre boot split

n/s/r index lamp inop

o/s/r seat belt sticky

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 11 Jan 2024 73,028 miles

n/s/r index lamp inop

o/s/f tyre worn to min requirement

rear seat belt stalk sticking centre

Pass 6 Jan 2023 65,707 miles

headlamps opaque covers poor focal patterns

n/s/r tyre perished treads

Pass 11 Jan 2022 58,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 50,682 miles

exhaust leak rear flange joint

front lower engine stab bush worn/perished

Pass 9 Jul 2019 46,393 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 45,378 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 43,535 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 41,123 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 38,110 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 35,521 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 32,268 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 28,714 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 24,072 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 18,833 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 13,535 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 8,174 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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SJ55 ZKR is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 SJ55 ZKR, 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 SJ55 ZKR registered?

SJ55 ZKR is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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