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GL05 VLR

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

88,313 mi
Last recorded88,313 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 88,313 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 88,312 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both o/s n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 86,536 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 86,530 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 84,307 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively rears (1.2.1 (f))

front/rear b/pads looking low

Pass 12 Sep 2022 82,886 miles

under side newly under /sealed

Pass 13 Sep 2021 81,470 miles

front steering/susp parts very corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2020 78,150 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 75,514 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 75,473 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 71,805 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 67,681 miles

Front antiroll bar link bushes cracked/perishing no play

Front tyres wearing edges

Pass 17 Sep 2016 63,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules replace asap (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules replace asap (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge replace asap

Pass 12 Sep 2015 59,348 miles

all brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

exhaust rear joint corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

slight damp on power steering rack

Pass 22 Sep 2014 56,993 miles

all brake pipes greased [not allowing for full brake pipe inspection]

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight damp on power steering rack

Pass 16 Sep 2013 54,612 miles

all brake pipes greased [not allowing for full inspection]

n/s and o/s wiper blades split

rear brake discs slightly corroded. [inner faces]

Pass 6 Sep 2012 52,344 miles

n/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre perishing

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 30 Sep 2011 50,709 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 48,569 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 46,514 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly stepped

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2008 44,843 miles

advise front discs corroded on inner edge

advise rear discs corroded on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 9 Jul 2008 44,580 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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 VLR is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue 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 GL05 VLR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL05 VLR registered?

GL05 VLR is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 August 2005.

Is GL05 VLR safe to buy?

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