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GF05 VDC

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

106,758 mi
Last recorded106,758 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 106,758 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 103,540 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 103,540 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 100,262 miles

General underbody suspension bushes deteriorated

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 21 Jan 2021 100,262 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

General underbody suspension bushes deteriorated

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 28 Jan 2020 97,016 miles

Front Exhaust hanger broken

General underbody suspension bushes showing signs of wear

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 93,687 miles

General underbody suspension components/bushes deteriorated

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 91,032 miles

lower rear gearbox mounting defective

Pass 24 Jan 2017 87,610 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 84,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of gases at rear silencer join.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Rear brake pads low on the inner edge.

Pass 20 Jan 2015 76,742 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 69,182 miles

Front exhaust mounts corroded.

Rear discs corroded (both)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 57,681 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 57,681 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 55,388 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 46,747 miles

offside rear wheel starting to bind

rear brake pads becoming worn

Pass 4 Jun 2010 40,701 miles

nearside front tyre close to wear bars

rear inner brake pads look as if getting low

Pass 4 Jun 2009 35,467 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 27,755 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 VDC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VDC, 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 VDC registered?

GF05 VDC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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