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GP05 BJX

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,801 mi
Last recorded122,801 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 BJX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 122,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 122,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 120,008 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 118,436 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 118,436 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 116,513 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 116,511 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 114,253 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 112,342 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 109,865 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 106,208 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 102,366 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 102,366 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 99,086 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 99,086 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 92,242 miles

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

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 Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 76,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 64,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 64,728 miles

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 52,011 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 36,377 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 36,377 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 21,746 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 5,679 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 5,329 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 5,329 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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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GP05 BJX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GP05 BJX, 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 GP05 BJX registered?

GP05 BJX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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