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GY05 MMU

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

85,354 mi
Last recorded85,354 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 MMU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 85,354 miles

General Underbody Corrosion

Fail 7 Mar 2024 85,152 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre Pipe/Backbox, EMISSIONS NOT TESTED DUE TO LEAK (8.2.1.1 (b))

General Underbody Corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2023 79,143 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 73,976 miles

Exhaust mounting defective CENTRE PIPE HEAT SHEILD LOOSE (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S AND O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S AND O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources O/S BULB OUT (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 73,872 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective CENTRE PIPE HEAT SHEILD LOOSE (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S AND O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S AND O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources O/S BULB OUT (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 71,233 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 71,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 67,754 miles

both front d - bushes split

both front drop link bushes perishing

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Feb 2019 64,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 64,712 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pads Red, have been heated from binding brakes

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 60,859 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 57,114 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 53,989 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 49,596 miles

Nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 4 Feb 2014 45,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 42,056 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 36,194 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 30,046 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 22,732 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 22,732 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 14,935 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 8,269 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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GY05 MMU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GY05 MMU, 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 GY05 MMU registered?

GY05 MMU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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