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LV05 GJY

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,271 mi
Last recorded165,271 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 GJY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 165,271 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Revers light inoperative

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 165,271 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Revers light inoperative

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 156,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2020 156,788 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Join between back box and middle section (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 151,881 miles

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

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

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

reverse lamp/s not working

Fail 18 Mar 2019 151,881 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

reverse lamp/s not working

Pass 27 Apr 2018 141,871 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 141,869 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 132,763 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 117,973 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre perished

signs of coolant leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 103,090 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 103,088 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 89,498 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 89,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 78,333 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2013 78,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2012 69,071 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 68,294 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 60,386 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 60,386 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 50,723 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 48,073 miles

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 30,153 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 30,153 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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LV05 GJY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LV05 GJY, 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 LV05 GJY registered?

LV05 GJY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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