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FH05 GVG

2005 Nissan Almera

Beige Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

131,719 mi
Last recorded131,719 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 GVG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 131,719 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 129,369 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 129,369 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 124,244 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 124,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 113,874 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 113,864 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only not working (1.1.6 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 96,103 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 96,103 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 89,267 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 89,267 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2017 83,113 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 83,089 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only not working (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2016 93,479 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 71,817 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 71,817 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2014 67,627 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 67,627 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 63,659 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 63,659 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 59,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nsf brake binding slightly

Fail 9 May 2012 59,109 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

nsf brake binding slightly

Pass 5 May 2011 49,567 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front offside disc corroded on inner face

Fail 5 May 2011 49,567 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front offside disc corroded on inner face

Pass 18 May 2010 41,262 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Fail 18 May 2010 41,262 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 32,659 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 32,589 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 24,908 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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FH05 GVG is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Beige with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 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 FH05 GVG, 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 FH05 GVG registered?

FH05 GVG is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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