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GV05 MJE

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

120,908 mi
Last recorded120,908 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 MJE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 120,908 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play X 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Underneath including all components covered in heavy undersill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 114,019 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody coated in sealant

Fail 5 May 2023 113,967 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer & inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength @ engine mounting & strut turrot (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer & inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 101,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.5mm 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 101,185 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.5mm 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 89,604 miles

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

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

nearside outer sill has corrosion ar rear

Fail 7 Apr 2021 89,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

nearside outer sill has corrosion ar rear

Pass 16 Mar 2020 87,569 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 86,023 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 84,373 miles

all brake flexi ferruels corroded

front wishbone arms corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2018 84,373 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust at rear join (7.1.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all brake flexi ferruels corroded

front wishbone arms corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2017 82,299 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2017 82,299 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre at weld (7.1.2)

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2016 80,598 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2015 77,955 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 77,955 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 76,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 72,772 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 64,777 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 57,187 miles

n/s dip not giving great image

Fail 25 May 2010 49,581 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 May 2010 49,581 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 41,880 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 35,119 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 35,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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GV05 MJE is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GV05 MJE, 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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GV05 MJE is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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