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GX05 UFL

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,112 mi
Last recorded102,112 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 102,112 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Dec 2024 102,112 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 98,943 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 98,942 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 93,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and getting low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 91,487 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 91,413 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire tank filler pipe ex corroded (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2018 86,626 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front strut dust cover split

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front strut dust cover split

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Sep 2018 86,626 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front strut dust cover split

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front strut dust cover split

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Oct 2017 80,619 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 80,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 74,074 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 74,074 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement calper (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 67,304 miles

Front brakes imbalance 23%

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 67,304 miles

Front brakes imbalance 23%

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 62,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Sep 2014 62,071 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 54,581 miles

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

front disc lipped

front shocks dust covers split

n/s/f & o/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inpection of adult belt

Pass 2 Oct 2012 46,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front shocks dust covers split

Pass 6 Oct 2011 42,037 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 40,421 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 35,914 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 31,879 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 28,161 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 UFL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UFL, 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 GX05 UFL registered?

GX05 UFL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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