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FG05 UTL

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,533 mi
Last recorded91,533 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 UTL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 91,533 miles

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 90,526 miles

Exhaust corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 2 Jul 2024 56,925 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 55,811 miles

Exhaust down pipe corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 54,669 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases anf front (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 53,620 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 51,765 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 50,872 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 48,999 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2017 48,999 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2015 44,722 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2015 44,722 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 39,860 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2014 39,860 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2013 33,832 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 28,030 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 22,691 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Sep 2010 18,107 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 62,536 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 6,666 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 6,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 6,131 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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FG05 UTL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FG05 UTL, 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 FG05 UTL registered?

FG05 UTL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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