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MT05 GWU

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,125 mi
Last recorded109,125 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 GWU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 109,125 miles

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

both headlamps have low light output

underside components have surface corrosion

Fail 20 Jan 2021 109,125 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

both headlamps have low light output

underside components have surface corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2020 101,310 miles

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

Nearside low effort from handbrake.

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2020 101,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside low effort from handbrake.

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 91,943 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 91,943 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 84,319 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 84,319 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 76,487 miles

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

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 76,412 miles

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

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

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 66,537 miles

Both rear tyres 2-3mm

Front antiroll bar link bushes perished/splitting slightly

Front brake discs scored inner faces

Surface corrosion over front/rear suspension components

Pass 23 Jan 2015 58,993 miles

Both rear tyres 3-4mm (worn outer edges).

Exhaust joints corroded.

Nearside wiper blade smearing slightly.

Slight perishing to front suspension bushes.

Slight surface corrosion on front & rear suspension components.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 50,024 miles

Exhaust joints corroded.

Front antiroll bar links rubber bushes perished/cracked.

Rear brake pads over 1/2 worn.

Pass 29 Jan 2013 42,654 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 37,314 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 29,418 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 20,749 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 10,701 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 9,824 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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MT05 GWU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 58,958 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MT05 GWU, 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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MT05 GWU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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