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GU05 NGV

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,789 mi
Last recorded154,789 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 154,789 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 149,198 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 142,646 miles

Front suspension dust covers starting to perish

Steering rack seeping

Pass 18 Jul 2023 135,872 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 128,522 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 121,771 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 121,769 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 117,320 miles

Slight seep from steering rack

Pass 1 Aug 2019 112,001 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 104,878 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 104,877 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 96,890 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 96,890 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 87,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 79,061 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 71,331 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 71,331 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 63,203 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 55,883 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 55,879 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 47,252 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2010 36,117 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 35,955 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both fronts & n/s/r tyres cracked & perrished

oil leak from engine

slight leak steering rack

Pass 23 May 2009 29,741 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 23,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2008 23,001 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 22,599 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 NGV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 NGV, 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 NGV registered?

GU05 NGV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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