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VO05 HMJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

117,768 mi
Last recorded117,768 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 HMJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2024 117,768 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 May 2023 116,375 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 115,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog light broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust flange heavily corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 115,804 miles

Rear Exhaust flange heavily corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog light broken

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 114,784 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 114,775 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 113,529 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 113,529 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 109,087 miles

slight leak from power steering ....source unknown

Pass 19 Mar 2018 106,943 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 106,943 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 104,374 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 104,374 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre perrished

Offside Rear Tyre perrished

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 101,144 miles

Offside Front brake bind

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front exhaust mount corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2015 98,023 miles

steering rack boots damp

Fail 27 Feb 2015 97,940 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

power steering rack damp

Pass 6 Mar 2014 94,603 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 94,603 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 90,240 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 85,908 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 81,107 miles

air bag light stays on

Pass 22 Mar 2010 76,837 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 64,372 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 52,324 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 52,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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VO05 HMJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VO05 HMJ, 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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VO05 HMJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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