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GJ54 FGU

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

72,204 mi
Last recorded72,204 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 FGU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 72,204 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded

h/lamp lenses discoloured

suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2026 72,203 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

PAS belt loose and slight steering judder

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

air intake pipe split to throttle body

exhaust corroded

h/lamp lenses discoloured

handbrake travel long

suspension components corroded

Pass 9 May 2025 69,283 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust corroded

headlamp lenses discoloured

rear wash a wipe not working

sill panels corroded

suspension components corroded

Fail 9 May 2025 69,283 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust corroded

headlamp lenses discoloured

rear wash a wipe not working

sill panels corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 9 May 2024 69,109 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

air intake pipe split

brake hose ferrules corroded

exhaust corroded

headlamp lenses discoloured

inner sill panels corroded

Pass 15 May 2023 68,835 miles

brake pipes and hose ferrules corroded

inner sill panels corroded

rear wiper not working

suspension components corroded

track rod end dust covers perished

Pass 12 May 2022 68,524 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

air intake pipe split

both rear inner seals corroding

vehicle underside corroding

Fail 12 May 2022 68,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

air intake pipe split

both rear inner seals corroding

exhaust heat shield loose

headlamp lenses discolouring

slight bind on both front brakes

vehicle underside corroding

Pass 23 Apr 2021 68,308 miles

air intake pipe split

headlamp lenses discoloured

inner sill panels corroding

track rod end dust covers perishing

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 14 Apr 2020 67,948 miles

air intake pipe split

cracks in front windscreen

headlamp lenses discoloured

inner sill panels corroding

oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Mar 2019 67,835 miles

all suspension components corroding

brake pipes corroding

cracks in front windscreen

rear wiper blade split

underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 29 Mar 2019 67,835 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both front (4.1.2 (a))

all suspension components corroding

brake pipes corroding

cracks in front windscreen

headlamp lenses discoloured

rear wiper blade split

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2018 67,750 miles

Oil leak ()

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

brake pipes corroding

cracks in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating

headlamp lenses discolouring

rear brake discs corroding

rear wiper blade split

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 24 Mar 2017 67,590 miles

headlamp lenses discolouring

oil leak

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 29 Mar 2016 67,008 miles

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

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

front tyres wearing low on edges

headlamp lenses discolouring

oil leak

wiper blades judder

Pass 25 Mar 2015 66,852 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes corroding

cracks in front windcsreen

headlamp lenses discolouring

o/s/r tyre wearing low

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 2 Apr 2014 66,533 miles

cracks in front windscreen

front exhaust section corroding

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 31 Mar 2014 66,533 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

cracks in front windscreen

front exhaust section corroding

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 22 Mar 2013 63,275 miles

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating

n/s/r wheel trim missing

rear wiper blade split

slight weap from PAS rack

Pass 29 Mar 2012 48,252 miles

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

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

chips in front windscreen

exhaust corroding

Fail 29 Mar 2012 48,252 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chips in front windscreen

exhaust corroding

Pass 20 Oct 2010 26,170 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 23,858 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 20,946 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 20,946 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 17,910 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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GJ54 FGU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GJ54 FGU, 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 GJ54 FGU registered?

GJ54 FGU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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The MOT history for GJ54 FGU shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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