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FD05 GXS

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,090 mi
Last recorded103,090 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 GXS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 103,090 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 93,123 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 93,121 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 83,292 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 83,214 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 73,269 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 73,268 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 65,778 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 53,883 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 21,245 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 May 2011 51,245 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 May 2010 44,537 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 34,887 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 24,576 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 GXS is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FD05 GXS, 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 GXS registered?

FD05 GXS is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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