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GL05 BGK

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,394 mi
Last recorded113,394 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 BGK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 113,394 miles

Front brakes slightly out of balance.

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Reverse lights not working.

Pass 1 Sep 2018 94,102 miles

Vehicle suspension components corroded.

Pass 7 Jun 2016 92,429 miles

ENGINE VERY NOISY RATTLES

Front brakes binding slightly

Offside reg plate lamp loose

brake hose ferrules corroded

exhaust very corroded/clamp insecure on front pipe.exhaust secure

headlamp damaged ns /adjusters attachment weak/securing brackets weeak

underbody components very corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2015 87,798 miles

Vehicle underbody corroded, washer pipe split under bonnet

Fail 9 Jun 2015 87,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle underbody corroded, washer pipe split under bonnet

Pass 9 Jun 2014 83,003 miles

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

nsr tyre deep cracks in edge of tread/perished

Fail 1 Jun 2013 78,320 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsr tyre deep cracks in edge of tread

washer pipe holed sprays water on engine

Pass 1 Jun 2013 78,320 miles

nsr tyre deep cracks in edge of tread

washer pipe holed sprays water on engine

Pass 30 May 2012 72,803 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear screen wiper blade split

Pass 18 May 2011 63,363 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 54,538 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 45,532 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 36,658 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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GL05 BGK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BGK, 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 BGK registered?

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

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