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GJ05 COU

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

53,286 mi
Last recorded53,286 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 COU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 53,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 53,265 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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 19 Mar 2025 46,835 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 40,173 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 33,400 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 33,389 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front 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 7 Mar 2022 28,283 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 24,083 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 20,332 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 18,051 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 17,291 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 16,837 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 16,186 miles

O/S/F brake disc corroding

Fail 1 Mar 2016 16,186 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F brake disc corroding

Pass 9 Mar 2015 15,632 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 15,110 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 14,063 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 12,762 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 11,374 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 10,454 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 9,440 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 8,422 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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GJ05 COU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GJ05 COU, 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 GJ05 COU registered?

GJ05 COU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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