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WG05 JOU

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

82,738 mi
Last recorded82,738 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 JOU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 82,738 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 82,090 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 82,090 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 81,388 miles

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Boot lid cannot remain in open position (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 80,571 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 79,823 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 77,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2021 77,619 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 75,931 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 75,160 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 74,586 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 73,824 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 73,824 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 73,138 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 72,579 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 72,579 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 69,619 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 69,619 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 29 May 2013 64,684 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 64,684 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 58,546 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 51,357 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 51,357 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 45,707 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2010 45,707 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 39,910 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 33,016 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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WG05 JOU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 WG05 JOU, 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 WG05 JOU registered?

WG05 JOU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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