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FD05 GXP

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

97,378 mi
Last recorded97,378 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 GXP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 97,378 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 97,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 91,291 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 91,291 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 82,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 82,613 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 74,832 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 74,832 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 65,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 65,478 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 62,907 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 62,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 61,642 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 61,642 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 54,060 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 54,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 45,951 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 45,951 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 37,829 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 23,172 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 22,637 miles

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

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking slightly

Pass 21 May 2009 17,299 miles

both offside tyres cracking

Pass 13 May 2008 12,729 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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FD05 GXP is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 FD05 GXP, 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 FD05 GXP registered?

FD05 GXP is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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