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GJ05 YVZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,249 mi
Last recorded75,249 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 YVZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 75,249 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 75,249 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 65,799 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & off/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 63,416 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 58,683 miles

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))

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

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 55,127 miles

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))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 49,571 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 42,751 miles

steering rack damp

temp/repair to exhaust

Pass 15 Jun 2018 37,277 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 31,553 miles

offside front tyre nearing wear bands

Fail 27 Feb 2017 31,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre nearing wear bands

Pass 5 Feb 2016 29,545 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 28,682 miles

rear exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2014 27,535 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres deteriorated

rear exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 26,429 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 6 Feb 2012 24,696 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear tyres sidewall cracking

Pass 5 Jan 2011 22,902 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES CRACKING SLIGHTLY BUT NO INNER CANVAS OR PLY VISIBLE

Pass 15 Jan 2010 21,157 miles

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

wipers poor

Pass 27 Jan 2009 19,205 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 18,563 miles

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

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 YVZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YVZ, 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 YVZ registered?

GJ05 YVZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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