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GU05 HDC

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,782 mi
Last recorded75,782 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 HDC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 75,782 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 73,573 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 72,223 miles

vehicle underside dirty

Fail 26 Feb 2020 72,214 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

vehicle underside dirty

Pass 21 Feb 2019 69,218 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 65,939 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 62,448 miles

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

o/s/r , n/s/f tyres wearing low on edges close to limit

Fail 16 Feb 2017 62,423 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

o/s/r , n/s/f tyres wearing low on edges close to limit

Pass 23 Feb 2016 59,138 miles

o/s/f , n/s/f, o/s/r tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 19 Feb 2016 59,083 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f , n/s/f, o/s/r tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 12 Feb 2015 55,703 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 55,665 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 52,353 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 52,297 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

muddy/dirty underneath

Pass 1 Mar 2013 48,421 miles

airbag warning light on

rear inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

underside and wheelarches muddy

Fail 28 Feb 2013 48,349 miles

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

airbag warning light on

o/s rear tyre perished, cracked, worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

rear inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

underside and wheelarches muddy

Pass 22 Feb 2012 43,065 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 37,288 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 31,950 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 25,988 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 19,244 miles

both rear tyres worn low

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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GU05 HDC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 GU05 HDC, 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 GU05 HDC registered?

GU05 HDC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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