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GF05 VDG

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,896 mi
Last recorded131,896 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 VDG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 131,896 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 131,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 112,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 99,108 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 91,672 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 May 2018 91,672 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 83,033 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 74,023 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 74,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 66,437 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 56,219 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 50,614 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 50,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 42,244 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 32,984 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 27,553 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW SUGGSEST NEW IN 2 MONTHS OR SO!!!

Pass 27 May 2008 19,349 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 19,349 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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 VDG is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 VDG, 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 VDG registered?

GF05 VDG is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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