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GX05 XCU

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,480 mi
Last recorded66,480 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 XCU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 66,480 miles

Front offside /nearside tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear tyre tread cut

Pass 5 Apr 2018 62,913 miles

Rear brake pads worn to the legal limit

Rear excessive corrosion to the exhaust flange

Pass 10 Apr 2017 58,953 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 54,771 miles

Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 49,635 miles

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall damaged

steering pump area damp / looks like feed pipe seepage

Fail 10 Apr 2014 45,883 miles

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

damp around steering pump

Pass 10 Apr 2014 45,883 miles

damp around steering pump

Pass 17 Apr 2013 40,650 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear tail gate window glass bounding loose on nearside

Pass 18 Apr 2012 36,455 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 31,839 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 31,813 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 26,459 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 21,678 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 17,199 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 XCU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XCU, 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 XCU registered?

GX05 XCU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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