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LY05 GFU

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,295 mi
Last recorded82,295 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 GFU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 82,295 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both headlight lens deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2017 78,218 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Nov 2017 78,208 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2016 73,217 miles

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

both rear tyres are perishing

both rear tyres have nails in them

Pass 16 May 2015 69,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 May 2015 69,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2014 65,060 miles

restricted visibility due to plastic sill covers.

Fail 27 May 2014 65,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

restricted visibility due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 4 Jun 2013 58,860 miles

restricted visibility due to plastic sill covers.

Fail 4 Jun 2013 58,860 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

restricted visibility due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 2 May 2012 50,173 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

restricted visibility due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 24 May 2011 42,535 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front brake discs pitted.

restricted visibility due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 25 May 2010 34,411 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 28,297 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 22,457 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres wearing on inner edge.

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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LY05 GFU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LY05 GFU, 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 LY05 GFU registered?

LY05 GFU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is LY05 GFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY05 GFU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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