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FD05 GYY

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,645 mi
Last recorded103,645 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 GYY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 103,645 miles

Bumpers insecure. chips in screen. exhaust rusty

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyres perished

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 103,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Bumpers insecure. chips in screen. exhaust rusty

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyres perished

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 97,152 miles

exhaust rusty

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front bumper insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

all Tyres perished

chips in screen

Fail 28 Aug 2014 97,120 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front bumper insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all Tyres perished

chips in screen

exhaust rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2012 88,485 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chips in windscreen

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2012 88,485 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chips in windscreen

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2011 81,770 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear bumper insecure

chips in screen

Fail 20 Sep 2011 81,677 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear bumper insecure

chips in screen

Pass 4 Sep 2010 72,929 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 65,697 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 65,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 60,207 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 47,451 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 47,451 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 GYY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GYY, 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 GYY registered?

FD05 GYY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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