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GY05 YLX

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

103,022 mi
Last recorded103,022 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 YLX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 103,022 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle tie link compl arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 100,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 100,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 71,485 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 66,288 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 60,595 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 60,595 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 55,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 52,294 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 52,294 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 48,441 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 47,137 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 43,813 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 40,841 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 37,429 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 34,694 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 30,895 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 27,094 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 24,174 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 24,174 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 20,641 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 16,577 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

body side skirts fitted restricting view and access to outer sills

Pass 3 Mar 2008 13,266 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

body sill skirt trims restrict access to view perscribed areas on sills.

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 YLX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver 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 YLX, 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 YLX registered?

GY05 YLX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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