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GJ55 VNF

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,506 mi
Last recorded111,506 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 VNF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 111,506 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 109,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged has a flat spot (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear axle mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 109,593 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged has a flat spot (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear axle mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 109,451 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre unevenly worn / flat spots / tyre size 195/55R16

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

aux belt deteriorated

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Apr 2023 90,635 miles

Auxiliary drivebelt cracking

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Slight fluid leak from power steering rack

Pass 11 Nov 2021 75,647 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 73,504 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 70,608 miles

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

Slight fluid leak from power steering rack.

Pass 22 Nov 2018 66,759 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and cracking between tread

o/s/f tyre worn on edges and cracking between tread

power steering rack damp

Pass 4 Dec 2017 60,479 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake starting to bind

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts slight scoring (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 54,557 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 49,500 miles

evidence of leak from steering rack area

Pass 28 Nov 2014 44,038 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 44,038 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 39,739 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 36,828 miles

front discs lipped

osr tyre cracked

rear brakes noisey in operation

Pass 12 Dec 2011 33,141 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 32,685 miles

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

o/s/f brake binding not considered excessive

Pass 7 Sep 2010 29,028 miles

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

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

Rear brakes noisey when brakeing

Slight binding of o/s/f brake.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 24,854 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 18,648 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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GJ55 VNF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GJ55 VNF, 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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GJ55 VNF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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