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GJ55 XUF

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

66,187 mi
Last recorded66,187 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 XUF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 66,187 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle rust

Fail 23 Jan 2025 66,184 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle rust

Pass 9 Jan 2024 65,333 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 63,105 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 56,613 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 54,622 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 53,029 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 53,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 50,491 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 47,992 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 45,787 miles

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

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

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

o/s front brake slight bind

Pass 17 Dec 2015 44,021 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 41,848 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 41,848 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 39,556 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 36,983 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 34,269 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 30,864 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 27,859 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 21,877 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 XUF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XUF, 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 GJ55 XUF registered?

GJ55 XUF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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