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VN55 EJJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

117,747 mi
Last recorded117,747 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 EJJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 117,747 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lamp cracked/tapped but does not affect the operation of the light

Fail 28 Apr 2025 117,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Lamp cracked/tapped but does not affect the operation of the light

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 114,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lamp cracked/tapped

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 103,976 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 96,287 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 96,285 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 90,086 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 90,085 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 76,674 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 57,535 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 56,649 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking between treads.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 May 2016 55,238 miles

both head lamp lenses slightly deteriorated beam image ok

Fail 3 May 2016 55,163 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both head lamp lenses slightly deteriorated beam image ok

Pass 5 May 2015 53,386 miles

o/s/r tyre has a slice on the inner sidewall close to cord construction

Pass 29 Apr 2014 51,172 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 48,236 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 45,515 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 42,787 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 39,689 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 39,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 33,911 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 32,080 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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VN55 EJJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VN55 EJJ, 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 VN55 EJJ registered?

VN55 EJJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is VN55 EJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN55 EJJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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