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GU05 OHS

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,581 mi
Last recorded129,581 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 OHS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 129,581 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 123,796 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 118,831 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2023 118,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 112,260 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 102,841 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 98,850 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 98,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 90,547 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 79,777 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 72,282 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 64,176 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 54,704 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 49,940 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 36,710 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 34,211 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall scrubbed and edges getting low

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracked and perished

Fail 7 Oct 2010 30,504 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to baby seat fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2010 30,504 miles

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to baby seat fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2009 27,637 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 27,637 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 24,965 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 OHS is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OHS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU05 OHS registered?

GU05 OHS is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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