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GF05 MRU

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,020 mi
Last recorded73,020 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 MRU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 73,020 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 73,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 66,785 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 60,394 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 60,354 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Auxiliary drive belt perished/cracked

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished, deeply cracked and tread low 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

No engine oil reading on dipstick prior to test

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 55,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, aged 2005, perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front headlamp has reduced light output

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 47,045 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 44,723 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively due to corroded discs (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 44,723 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively due to corroded discs (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 36,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2014 26,165 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 19,296 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 19,296 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 17,795 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)

hand brake travel high

Fail 23 Apr 2012 17,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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)

hand brake travel high

o/s/ wiper perishing

Fail 19 Apr 2011 15,156 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 15,156 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 12,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Apr 2009 11,134 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 8,008 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 MRU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MRU, 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 MRU registered?

GF05 MRU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is GF05 MRU safe to buy?

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