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GL05 MDY

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

86,974 mi
Last recorded86,974 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 MDY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 86,974 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 85,983 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 84,944 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 84,944 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 83,842 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 83,841 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2019 82,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside mirror glass cracked

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

weep from steering rack

Fail 3 Jan 2019 82,311 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside mirror glass cracked

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

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

weep from steering rack

Pass 4 Jan 2017 78,140 miles

Front both coil spring insulators are displaced advise attention

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and close to cords inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs worn /lipped strongly advise replace

Pass 16 Nov 2015 75,548 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 75,838 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 73,689 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 63,782 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 63,779 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 54,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 54,331 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 51,746 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 34,914 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 28,242 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 28,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 19,828 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 19,125 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 28 May 2008 19,121 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres have sidewall damage

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 MDY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MDY, 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 MDY registered?

GL05 MDY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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