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GU05 HDY

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

136,814 mi
Last recorded136,814 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 HDY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2022 136,814 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear and nearside rear parking brake caliper lever not returning to stop

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 133,020 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 125,093 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn main tread depth is between 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 125,036 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plated value 1.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine Management Light is on

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn main tread depth is between 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 118,764 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 118,762 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 May 2019 118,759 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 105,394 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

both head lamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 12 May 2018 105,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

both head lamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2017 89,905 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 72,888 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Slight oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2015 70,061 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 67,291 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 67,271 miles

Outer Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 May 2013 65,896 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2013 65,873 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 61,802 miles

near side rear door trims missing

Fail 7 Aug 2012 61,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

near side rear door trims missing

Pass 24 Aug 2011 53,308 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 39,914 miles

near side rear tyre side wall damaged to the limit.

slight wear and cracking to off side fornt tyre on inner edge.

windscreen wipers poor and smear slightly.

Fail 1 Sep 2010 39,911 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

near side rear tyre side wall damaged to the limit.

slight wear and cracking to off side fornt tyre on inner edge.

windscreen wipers poor and smear slightly.

Pass 20 Jul 2009 24,405 miles

body side skirts fitted restricting view and access to outer sills

n/s/r tyre outer wall cut-no ply/cord exposed

Pass 1 Jul 2008 21,344 miles

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 HDY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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