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GJ05 ZKR

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,462 mi
Last recorded159,462 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 ZKR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 159,462 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2023 159,252 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2022 146,969 miles

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

parking brake performance just met

Pass 1 Jun 2021 134,949 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack damp

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2021 134,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack damp

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 119,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack damp

Fail 7 May 2020 119,367 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack damp

Pass 23 May 2019 110,323 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 103,306 miles

corrosion both rear inner sills

steering rack damp

Fail 31 May 2018 103,295 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative no reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

corrosion both rear inner sills

steering rack damp

Pass 8 May 2017 92,323 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 78,554 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 78,553 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking Seeping fluid from boot clip. (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing Non sealing, incorrect cap fitted. (3.6.G.1a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking Leaking fluid from boot area. (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 May 2015 72,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2015 72,571 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 64,299 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2013 55,711 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 47,326 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2011 38,768 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 30,748 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 22,714 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 16,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 ZKR is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GJ05 ZKR, 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 ZKR registered?

GJ05 ZKR is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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