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VA54 EPJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,427 mi
Last recorded114,427 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA54 EPJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 114,427 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 114,426 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 113,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 113,049 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 110,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 107,959 miles

Nearside washer jet partially blocked

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 107,959 miles

Nearside washer jet partially blocked

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 106,009 miles

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

Nearside washer partially blocked

Rear registration plate delaminating

Pass 24 Jul 2015 104,727 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 104,725 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 103,192 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2013 101,518 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 100,109 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 100,109 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 97,703 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 97,702 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 9 May 2011 97,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Battery insecure

Pass 8 Jan 2010 81,018 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jan 2010 81,018 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 62,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 43,991 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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VA54 EPJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VA54 EPJ, 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 VA54 EPJ registered?

VA54 EPJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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