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ST05 CJF

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

45,309 mi
Last recorded45,309 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 CJF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2023 45,309 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Body not fully secure Front bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 front to rear *rear sections* (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 42,566 miles

Body not fully secure Front bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 both sides‘front to rear’ rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 42,566 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam X 2 both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Body not fully secure Front bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 both sides‘front to rear’ rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 37,188 miles

Front Body not fully secure Bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear "rear section" (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 37,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Body not fully secure Bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear "rear section" (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 27,393 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack has fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Apr 2019 27,393 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack has fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Apr 2018 23,629 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

front brake discs corroded and grinding on application

Pass 27 Mar 2017 21,468 miles

cannot inspect rear pads properly

dampness rack

front discs corroded imbalance /fluctuation front axle

Fail 27 Mar 2017 21,468 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

cannot inspect rear pads properly

dampness rack

front discs corroded imbalance /fluctuation front axle

Pass 23 Mar 2016 19,496 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 17,738 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 16,522 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 15,379 miles

both front tyre wons more on inner and outer edges

front brake discs both have some corrosion on braking surfaces

Pass 3 Apr 2012 14,417 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 13,786 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 12,499 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2009 11,625 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 9,885 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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ST05 CJF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 58,958 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ST05 CJF, 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 ST05 CJF registered?

ST05 CJF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is ST05 CJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST05 CJF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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