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GD05 BWW

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,781 mi
Last recorded139,781 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 BWW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 139,781 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 130,967 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 130,967 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 121,978 miles

Front Upper cross member damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear bumpers slightly insecure

Fail 4 Jul 2019 121,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Upper cross member damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear bumpers slightly insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2018 112,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper and lower cross members (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 112,795 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt pretensioner missing where fitted as original equipment (7.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt pretensioner deployed (7.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper and lower cross members (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 104,431 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has screw in tread

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 98,671 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 98,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 24 Jul 2015 90,552 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 90,546 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 81,351 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 81,351 miles

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 71,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 61,164 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 52,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jul 2010 41,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 41,322 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 33,616 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 26,686 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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GD05 BWW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GD05 BWW, 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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GD05 BWW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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