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LY05 GHD

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

59,417 mi
Last recorded59,417 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 GHD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 59,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 57,065 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 53,309 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 51,441 miles

Gear box has seepage

Pass 22 Jun 2022 44,590 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has a stone chip smaller than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 33,863 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 33,587 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 33,185 miles

Chip in nearside front windscreen

Pass 6 Jun 2018 32,413 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 32,413 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 31,938 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 31,453 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 29,849 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 27,618 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 25,530 miles

restricted visibility due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 24,907 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 22,491 miles

restricted visibility due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 19,630 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 16,165 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 12,134 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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LY05 GHD is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 LY05 GHD, 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 GHD registered?

LY05 GHD is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is LY05 GHD safe to buy?

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