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GU05 HFG

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

77,549 mi
Last recorded77,549 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 77,549 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion underneath vehicle all over

Fail 28 May 2026 77,551 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion underneath vehicle all over

Pass 13 May 2025 75,347 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner cv gaiter leeaking

parking brake travel high

Fail 1 May 2025 75,329 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner cv gaiter leeaking

parking brake travel high

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 74,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroding/blowing slightly

Pass 10 Feb 2023 72,523 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 10 Feb 2022 70,439 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 70,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint loose in arm, new arm needed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 68,383 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 68,370 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 67,085 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 65,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 63,172 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 10 Jan 2017 60,693 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 60,693 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 56,380 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 56,380 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 53,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 49,595 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 44,931 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 39,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres different size to rear tyres

Fail 13 Jan 2012 39,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres different size to rear tyres

Pass 20 Jan 2011 35,213 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 35,213 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 31,563 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 31,563 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 26,810 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 20,964 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 HFG is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 HFG, 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 HFG registered?

GU05 HFG is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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