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FA05 GXX

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

80,229 mi
Last recorded80,229 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 GXX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 80,229 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 80,229 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 76,268 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting has broken welds (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 76,201 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords various around inner of tyre splits / cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre tread very low (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall has large bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting has broken welds (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 73,523 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2024 73,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 72,163 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 70,394 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 68,259 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 66,270 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 66,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 64,250 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 64,250 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 60,798 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 57,052 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 52,230 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 46,927 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 41,728 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 37,207 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 32,810 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 27,748 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 21,556 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 16,825 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 12,582 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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FA05 GXX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FA05 GXX, 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 FA05 GXX registered?

FA05 GXX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 August 2005.

Is FA05 GXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA05 GXX shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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