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GU05 HGL

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

77,450 mi
Last recorded77,450 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 HGL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 77,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake performance requirements just met.

Rear Exhaust shield loose but unlikely to become unattached .

Pass 8 Jan 2025 74,616 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bolt on scuttle panel heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing General corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing General corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 74,615 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bolt on scuttle panel heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing General corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing General corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 71,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 69,437 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 67,426 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 65,788 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 64,264 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 62,518 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 60,583 miles

Front wiper blades worn but clearing adequately enough to pass.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front slight bind to hand

Pass 6 Jan 2017 58,596 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 58,596 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 56,239 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 56,239 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 53,522 miles

body sill skirt trims restrict access to view perscribed areas on sills,

Pass 7 Jan 2014 49,745 miles

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

body side skirts fitted restricting view and access

n/s/f strut dust cover split

o/s/f strut dust cover split

Pass 9 Jan 2013 46,333 miles

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

body side skirts fitted restricting view and access to outer sills

n/s/f strut dust cover torn

o/s/f strut dust cover torn

Pass 5 Jan 2012 43,742 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 40,120 miles

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

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

body side skirts fitted restricting view and access to outer sills

Pass 20 Jan 2010 35,694 miles

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

body sill skirt trims restrict access to view perscribed areas on sills.

Pass 2 Feb 2009 31,187 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 30,358 miles

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

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 HGL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HGL, 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 HGL registered?

GU05 HGL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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