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CW05 GXA

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

99,394 mi
Last recorded99,394 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 GXA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 99,394 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

general age related corrosion

hand brake just meets limit

rear wiper split

Fail 12 Dec 2025 99,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

general age related corrosion

hand brake just meets limit

rear wiper split

Pass 16 Dec 2024 97,810 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 97,809 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 95,221 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 95,221 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 92,138 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 91,968 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 88,409 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 88,391 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 85,320 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 60,253 miles

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

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 1 Jun 2018 78,604 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 78,604 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2017 73,913 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 70,982 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 66,869 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 62,130 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 58,090 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 49,155 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 38,304 miles

slight pitting and wear to front brake discs

Pass 9 Apr 2010 28,915 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 21,259 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 11,009 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 11,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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CW05 GXA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CW05 GXA, 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 CW05 GXA registered?

CW05 GXA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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