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GF05 XKG

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,677 mi
Last recorded88,677 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 XKG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 88,677 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2022 88,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 78,961 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 69,821 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners hanging from interior mirror ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 65,970 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 49,958 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2017 47,797 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Nov 2017 47,786 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 43,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 43,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 40,605 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 40,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 36,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 36,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 33,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 33,636 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 31,157 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 29,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jan 2012 29,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jan 2011 27,970 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 25,610 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 23,414 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 23,414 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 20,279 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 XKG is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 XKG, 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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GF05 XKG is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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