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GU05 ZDJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,040 mi
Last recorded66,040 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 ZDJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2018 66,040 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 58,978 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 58,939 miles

Offside front brake has slight bind

Pass 19 Mar 2015 56,125 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 52,835 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 52,824 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 50,250 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 50,249 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2012 46,809 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 46,769 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 43,151 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 43,151 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 38,467 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 37,590 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 37,590 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 29,198 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 25,328 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ZDJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZDJ, 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 ZDJ registered?

GU05 ZDJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is GU05 ZDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 ZDJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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