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GY05 YLU

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

131,111 mi
Last recorded131,111 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 YLU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 131,111 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 118,788 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 114,248 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 109,170 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all around (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2022 103,938 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 98,024 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 92,354 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 90,175 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 85,186 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 77,828 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 77,828 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 75,839 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 75,814 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 72,947 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

passenger seats missing at time of test

Fail 25 Jun 2015 72,928 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 26 Jun 2014 65,301 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 55,514 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 47,327 miles

airbag warning light on

slight damage to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall and wearing on edges

Pass 25 Jul 2011 38,354 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 30,181 miles

vehicle modified for motorbility electric steering fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2009 25,838 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 25,835 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 16,589 miles

body side skirts fitted restricting view and access to outer sills

o/s headlamp mount broken- secure

o/s/f accident damadge

steering system heavilly modified for disabled use

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 YLU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YLU, 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 YLU registered?

GY05 YLU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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