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GU05 HDJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,076 mi
Last recorded124,076 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 HDJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 124,076 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 123,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 120,651 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 120,602 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine too much smoke (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 117,091 miles

Front DIPPED HEADLIGHTS DIM

Pass 12 Jun 2015 114,320 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 114,296 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 107,077 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 91,503 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 76,165 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 73,114 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 67,217 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 67,217 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 61,061 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 54,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front wiper blades worn

front and rear discs heavily corroded

front brake pads wearing low ( advise replacement )

off side rear light damaged ( advise replacement )

oil leak

wind screen chipped

Pass 8 Feb 2008 54,293 miles

both front wiper blades worn

front and rear discs heavily corroded

front brake pads wearing low ( advise replacement )

off side rear light damaged ( advise replacement )

oil leak

wind screen chipped

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 HDJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HDJ, 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 HDJ registered?

GU05 HDJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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