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VE54 UJD

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

74,205 mi
Last recorded74,205 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 UJD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 74,205 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 74,204 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 72,020 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield loose (resecured during test with cable tie)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 69,068 miles

Centre exhaust heatshield insecure

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 69,064 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Centre exhaust heatshield insecure

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 66,305 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 64,301 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 62,631 miles

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

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

front suspension arms corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2021 62,628 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle upper arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

front suspension arms corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2020 61,503 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front subframe corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2019 58,359 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 55,226 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 51,700 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 47,814 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight cracks

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT NOW! (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre edges worn/cracked (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 44,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r tyre cracked in tread area

rear tyres edges worn

screen scratched

Pass 28 Jan 2015 44,177 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r tyre cracked in tread area

rear tyres edges worn

screen scratched

Pass 23 Jan 2014 41,184 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

screen scratched

Fail 24 Jan 2013 38,399 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 38,399 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 35,753 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 32,317 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 28,042 miles

Cuts in offside rear tyre outer side wall, no cords showing.

Offside front top spring rubber not fitted correctly.

Offside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge.

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

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 14 Jan 2009 23,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 19,696 miles

Air bag light on

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Cuts in offside rear tyre outer side wall

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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VE54 UJD is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VE54 UJD, 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 VE54 UJD registered?

VE54 UJD is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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