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GU05 PGO

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

91,786 mi
Last recorded91,786 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 91,786 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 91,786 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 89,462 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2025 89,462 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 87,361 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 87,361 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 84,549 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 80,932 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 80,881 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (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 24 Jun 2021 79,559 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 67,989 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 67,911 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 61,299 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorb-er has slight misting of oil

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box joint gasket slight leak but passed emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Rear No plate lights not very bright!!

Fail 15 Jul 2019 61,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Polished lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorb-er has slight misting of oil

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Polished lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box joint gasket slight leak but passed emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Rear No plate lights not very bright!!

Fail 8 Jul 2019 61,138 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak failed B.E.T outside lambda limits (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 52,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 44,430 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery loose but secure

center & rear exhaust corroded

child seats not secured

Fail 28 Mar 2017 44,430 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery loose but secure

center & rear exhaust corroded

child seats not secured

Pass 25 Nov 2015 34,877 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link bushes slightly perished

Offside Front anti roll bar link bushes slightly perished

Pass 24 Nov 2014 27,793 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 22,172 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 21,698 miles

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 11 Mar 2013 21,698 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 5 Mar 2012 20,838 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 20,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 18,743 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 16,299 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 14,038 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 11,411 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 11,411 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 PGO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PGO, 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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GU05 PGO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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