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GV05 MJY

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,453 mi
Last recorded129,453 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 MJY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 129,453 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 129,453 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Pass 8 May 2021 107,746 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 107,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 May 2020 655 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2019 71,538 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 71,524 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 6 May 2018 53,961 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 53,657 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 38,673 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 32,175 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 21,948 miles

N/S/F + O/S/F Tyres; small cuts to side walls.

Fail 29 May 2015 21,948 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

N/S/F + O/S/F Tyres; small cuts to side walls.

Pass 16 May 2014 21,050 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 20,062 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 18,988 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 May 2011 17,751 miles

N/S DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

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

Pass 13 May 2010 16,265 miles

O/S/F & O/S/R TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 8 May 2009 14,433 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 14,433 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 12,427 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 12,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 MJY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MJY, 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 GV05 MJY registered?

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

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