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GU05 LLJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

135,239 mi
Last recorded135,239 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 135,239 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 133,951 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 133,951 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 131,795 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 128,390 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 123,642 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 118,350 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 113,934 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 113,934 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 108,813 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 103,967 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 97,304 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 91,660 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 91,660 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working poor connection (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 84,556 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 80,068 miles

brake fluid low

nearside front outer wheel rim damaged

nearside front tyre on limit on outer edge and outer sidewall deteriorated

offside front tyre getting low on edges

Fail 14 Mar 2013 70,012 miles

Air bag light on

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside dip beam has slightly reduced light output

Pass 14 Mar 2013 70,012 miles

Air bag light on

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside dip beam has slightly reduced light output

Pass 12 Mar 2012 59,667 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 47,653 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 39,802 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 31,335 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 31,335 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2008 24,825 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 LLJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 LLJ, 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 LLJ registered?

GU05 LLJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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