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FD05 GXW

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,376 mi
Last recorded96,376 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 96,376 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 96,376 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 89,688 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 89,688 miles

Centre Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 84,892 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 74,969 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 69,098 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 64,990 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 30 Oct 2012 58,259 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 51,227 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 51,227 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 49,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 49,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 42,601 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 38,365 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 38,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 37,307 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 34,544 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 30,260 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 28,940 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 24,208 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 GXW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FD05 GXW, 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 GXW registered?

FD05 GXW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is FD05 GXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD05 GXW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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