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MT05 GXF

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,988 mi
Last recorded95,988 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 95,988 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 94,599 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 90,933 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 87,195 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 87,195 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2018 87,133 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 82,590 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 82,531 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Stop lamp not working o/s (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 78,408 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 71,769 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 64,909 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 64,909 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 60,171 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 54,524 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 50,185 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2010 42,386 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 42,386 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 27,777 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 27,777 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 GXF 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 68.4%.

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 MT05 GXF, 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 MT05 GXF registered?

MT05 GXF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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