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MF05 GZE

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

90,533 mi
Last recorded90,533 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 GZE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 90,533 miles

o/s/f wing mirror outer housing missing

Fail 10 Oct 2025 90,533 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65r15 tyre has cut to inner treads exposing inner cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/sf wiper blade could be better

o/s/f wing mirror outer housing missing

Pass 15 Jan 2025 90,525 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade could be better

Fail 15 Jan 2025 90,525 miles

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

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

Nearside wiper blade could be better

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 83,368 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 83,368 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 73,973 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 10 Jan 2023 73,973 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 17 Dec 2021 62,771 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 62,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster has come way from head light unit (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 52,485 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 52,446 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 49,876 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 46,642 miles

Nearside Front wiper split and smearing

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 42,967 miles

Offside Front Lower slight power steering fluid leak ( lower rack area

Pass 5 Jan 2017 40,779 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 39,252 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 37,326 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 37,313 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 36,032 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2012 34,618 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

airbag light stays on all time on dashboard

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2011 33,303 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 33,303 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

body / bumper damage

Pass 6 Apr 2010 28,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Apr 2009 25,338 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 20,850 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 19,987 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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MF05 GZE is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 MF05 GZE, 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 MF05 GZE registered?

MF05 GZE is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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