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NC05 GUA

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

101,962 mi
Last recorded101,962 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 GUA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 101,962 miles

Corrosion all under vehicle

Front Subframe corroded

Fuel pipe corroded

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

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

Rear Axel corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2025 97,018 miles

Central Front Lower Slight oil leak

Nearside Front Steering rack inner gaitor has misting of oil

Offside Front Steering rack inner gaitor has misting of oil

Fail 4 Jun 2025 97,012 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Central Front Lower Slight oil leak

Nearside Front Steering rack inner gaitor has misting of oil

Offside Front Steering rack inner gaitor has misting of oil

Pass 31 May 2024 92,562 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2024 92,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens heavily scratched (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens heavily scratched (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 88,085 miles

brake pipes corroded

discs worn and corroded

front pads low

front tyres worn on the edge low tread

Fail 2 Jun 2023 88,085 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

discs worn and corroded

front pads low

front tyres worn on the edge low tread

Pass 24 May 2022 84,168 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 84,168 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 80,899 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 78,070 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 78,070 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))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 75,360 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 72,714 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 68,892 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 63,836 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 57,996 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 57,996 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 54,212 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 49,571 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 49,571 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 44,940 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 40,919 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 36,680 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 31,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 31,462 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 24,139 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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NC05 GUA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red 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 NC05 GUA, 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 NC05 GUA registered?

NC05 GUA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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