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VU55 ZSX

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

113,188 mi
Last recorded113,188 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 ZSX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 113,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 110,783 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2025 110,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 108,180 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 105,152 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 102,412 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 99,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 97,235 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 95,327 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 93,764 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 92,581 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 92,581 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 91,228 miles

Front Brake pads wearing low

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

Rear Brakes wearing low

Pass 9 Dec 2014 87,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Dec 2014 87,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 78,010 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge 185/65/15

Pass 17 Dec 2012 61,842 miles

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 20 Dec 2011 45,110 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside headlamp slightly insecure at bottom

Pass 4 Jan 2011 31,275 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 21,274 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 14,006 miles

Nearside Inner 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)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 13,894 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 ZSX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc 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 ZSX, 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 VU55 ZSX registered?

VU55 ZSX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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The MOT history for VU55 ZSX 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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