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GK05 ZDF

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

73,336 mi
Last recorded73,336 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 ZDF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 73,336 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 69,919 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 67,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2022 64,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 61,216 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 61,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

slight oil leak possibly power steering

Pass 15 Sep 2020 59,161 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 55,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 55,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working 380 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 51,196 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 47,025 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2016 42,545 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 38,451 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2014 35,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 19 Sep 2013 31,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre perished slightly

Fail 19 Sep 2012 29,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 29,067 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 26,649 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 24,025 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 23,809 miles

Both rear lamp lenses cracked but working correctly at time of test

Pass 23 Mar 2009 21,970 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)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 17,718 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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GK05 ZDF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GK05 ZDF, 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 GK05 ZDF registered?

GK05 ZDF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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