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GF05 ERK

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,160 mi
Last recorded163,160 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 ERK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 163,160 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 155,205 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 138,283 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 125,461 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2018 125,461 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2017 11,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Apr 2017 11,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 120,216 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 120,216 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 88,566 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 83,395 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play rack mounts

Pass 21 Mar 2013 78,649 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

steering rack bushes have slight play

Fail 21 Mar 2013 78,649 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

steering rack bushes have slight play

Pass 13 Apr 2012 74,571 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

deep cuts /cracking to offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2011 69,887 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre perrished and split

rear discs worn and rusted

Pass 13 Apr 2010 65,565 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 9 Apr 2010 65,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 May 2009 51,328 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 51,328 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2008 35,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 May 2008 35,239 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GF05 ERK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel 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 GF05 ERK, 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 GF05 ERK registered?

GF05 ERK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is GF05 ERK safe to buy?

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