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GX05 OFZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,188 mi
Last recorded86,188 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 OFZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2017 86,188 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

advise wheel alignment check

Pass 8 Aug 2016 81,924 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 78,100 miles

Engine management light on

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 78,100 miles

Engine management light on

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 system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 77,768 miles

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)

EML on

Exhaust system bent

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 71,146 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 65,242 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 65,242 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 59,213 miles

all 4 tyre valves perished

Pass 25 Aug 2011 50,779 miles

air bag light on

engine oil level low

Pass 14 Aug 2010 43,450 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 32,811 miles

Corrosion to offside rear brake disc

Inbalance to rear brakes

Pass 15 Aug 2008 23,868 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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GX05 OFZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GX05 OFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX05 OFZ registered?

GX05 OFZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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