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GL05 BFU

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,755 mi
Last recorded112,755 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 BFU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 112,755 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear parking brake effort recorded low

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

Offside Front wheel no free rotating

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

Offside Rear wheel no free rotating

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 103,577 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both sides rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 99,912 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2019 99,823 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 May 2018 93,735 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 85,380 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 72,422 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 72,204 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 59,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside dipped beam slightly dim.

Offside and nearside rear tyres perishing.

Pass 9 Jun 2014 47,275 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 43,797 miles

wipers streaking, multi guards fitted, front discs deteriorated, rear tyres cracking, body damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2012 40,323 miles

front tyres uneven wear to outer edges, multi guards fitted, n/s dip dim

Pass 11 Jul 2011 36,589 miles

front brake noise, multi guards fitted, front brake discs slight pitting

Fail 8 Jul 2011 36,589 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake noise, multi guards fitted, front brake discs slight pitting

Pass 22 Jul 2010 33,340 miles

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

o/s rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 27 May 2009 28,704 miles

front brakes imbalance 23% os slow.rear pads worn.

Fail 27 May 2009 28,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brakes imbalance 23% os slow.rear pads worn.

Pass 22 May 2008 23,928 miles

front and rear brake unbalance,nsr tyre nailed,body marks,nsf tyre nailed, and inner sidewall det`

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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GL05 BFU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GL05 BFU, 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 GL05 BFU registered?

GL05 BFU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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