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DY05 GJJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

89,009 mi
Last recorded89,009 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 GJJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 89,009 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

execl corroded rear

under body corroded rear

Pass 13 Sep 2023 87,548 miles

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 87,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 82,839 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 76,474 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 76,474 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 71,037 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 66,030 miles

Nearside Front tyre has splits within treads but no ply or cords showing

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre split and perished but no ply or cords showing

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

handbrake travel high

Fail 13 Jun 2019 66,030 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front tyre has splits within treads but no ply or cords showing

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre split and perished but no ply or cords showing

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 5 May 2018 65,972 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front tyre is low on the outer edge of tread

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing area (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 3 May 2018 65,970 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front tyre is low on the outer edge of tread

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing area (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine fault light is on

Pass 8 Apr 2017 65,903 miles

O/F Brake slightly binding

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering rack wet but no leak found time of test

Pass 26 Mar 2016 63,658 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 63,658 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2015 59,648 miles

Both headlamps have reduced light output

Pass 24 Mar 2014 51,798 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 51,704 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant low

Pass 23 Mar 2013 44,269 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 36,533 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 28,217 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 19,276 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 13,705 miles

wipers poor

Pass 3 Apr 2008 11,399 miles

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

near side front tyre worn on edge

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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DY05 GJJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DY05 GJJ, 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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DY05 GJJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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