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WF05 MZJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,724 mi
Last recorded68,724 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 MZJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2023 68,724 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 66,289 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 64,251 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 62,109 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 57,773 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 55,610 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 53,914 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 48,369 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 44,473 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 44,455 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

centre stop light not working

Pass 1 May 2014 37,810 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both wipers smeer slightly recommend change asap

centre stop lamp inop

Pass 27 Apr 2013 34,865 miles

o/s/f tyre has a damage on outer wall but no ply/cord exposed at time of inspection strongly recommend change tyre as soon as possible

Pass 27 Apr 2012 31,861 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 30,054 miles

3 nails in n/s/r tyre

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 28,227 miles

Both front wipers bit smeary

NSR tyre inner/outer sidewall deteriorating

Rear exhaust pipe has got slight corrosion

Fail 27 Apr 2010 28,227 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front wipers bit smeary

NSR tyre inner/outer sidewall deteriorating

Rear exhaust pipe has got slight corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2009 26,412 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 23,300 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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WF05 MZJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WF05 MZJ, 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 WF05 MZJ registered?

WF05 MZJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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