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FD05 GZB

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,477 mi
Last recorded106,477 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 GZB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 106,477 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 93,022 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Fail 9 Mar 2019 93,021 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases inter exhaust pipe fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure inter exhaust pipe corroded and fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Pass 14 Mar 2018 79,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to minimum tread depth marks and wearing on the inside of the treaded section of the tyre [BORDERLINE] (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 79,361 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to minimum tread depth marks and wearing on the inside of the treaded section of the tyre [BORDERLINE] (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 65,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge of treaded section (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 52,792 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded in places but no gas leaks

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2015 42,808 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

tail gate wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 11 Mar 2015 42,808 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

tail gate wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 12 Mar 2014 39,279 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 36,163 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 36,106 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 32,255 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 32,255 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 27,803 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 27,803 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 23,697 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 19,238 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 19,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 May 2008 15,772 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 GZB is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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