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VU55 ZDG

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

38,323 mi
Last recorded38,323 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 ZDG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 38,323 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 38,290 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 37,355 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 36,326 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 36,318 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 35,177 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 35,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 33,856 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 32,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre side wall splitting

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 31,495 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 30,495 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2017 29,687 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2016 28,853 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 27,842 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 26,844 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2013 25,568 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 24,512 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 23,394 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 22,218 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 20,865 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 17,746 miles

air bag light on

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Nov 2007 8,641 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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VU55 ZDG is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VU55 ZDG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU55 ZDG registered?

VU55 ZDG is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is VU55 ZDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU55 ZDG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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