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GU05 PFJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,064 mi
Last recorded98,064 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2026 98,064 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 94,173 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 90,363 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 86,973 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 83,764 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 80,757 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 76,638 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 67,763 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 58,759 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 48,187 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 37,171 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 31,583 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 27,787 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 25,736 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 25,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 22,708 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)

split in the near side front tyre side wall

Pass 11 Jan 2011 20,226 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 16,925 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 16,925 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 12,707 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 8,868 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 PFJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PFJ, 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 PFJ registered?

GU05 PFJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is GU05 PFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 PFJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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