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LY05 GHU

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,998 mi
Last recorded84,998 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 GHU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 84,998 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 77,980 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

windscreen damaged

Fail 23 Sep 2019 77,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

windscreen damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2018 76,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

small crack in windscreen

Fail 21 Nov 2018 76,068 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

small crack in windscreen

Pass 30 Jan 2018 68,400 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 63,606 miles

advise transmission oil leak to font lower radiator fitting

Pass 9 Feb 2016 58,536 miles

advise transmission leak to radiator conection

Pass 5 Feb 2015 52,849 miles

ADVISE TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK TO OIL COOLER AT LOWER OF RADIATOR

Pass 14 Feb 2014 46,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 41,361 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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2012 35,893 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 30,451 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 30,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 24,639 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 18,351 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 11,311 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 11,310 miles

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

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

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

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 GHU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY05 GHU registered?

LY05 GHU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 July 2005.

Is LY05 GHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY05 GHU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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