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GF05 ERX

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

107,266 mi
Last recorded107,266 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 ERX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 107,266 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 103,835 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 103,835 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 79,671 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 75,930 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 24 Jan 2023 75,930 miles

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 26 Jan 2022 61,590 miles

General corrosion under vehicle.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension components have surface corrosion .

Fail 26 Jan 2022 61,590 miles

General corrosion under vehicle.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension components have surface corrosion .

Pass 28 Jan 2021 50,235 miles

slight corrosion on some suspension components

slight under body corrosion

vehicle presented in wet conditions

Pass 25 Jan 2020 36,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 32,787 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 32,415 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 31,552 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 13 Apr 2016 30,517 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in sidewall

Pass 10 Apr 2015 29,635 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 28,505 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 28,505 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 25,437 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 22,433 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 19,623 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 16,145 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 10,610 miles

both front brake discs are lightly scored.

near-side rear brake disc is starting to corrode

Fail 21 Apr 2009 10,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs are lightly scored.

near-side rear brake disc is starting to corrode

Pass 29 Apr 2008 5,042 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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GF05 ERX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 GF05 ERX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF05 ERX registered?

GF05 ERX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is GF05 ERX safe to buy?

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