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SB05 GXO

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

125,287 mi
Last recorded125,287 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 GXO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2024 125,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability stabilizer arm broken /snapped (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear seat belt casing missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessively worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 121,145 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 121,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 113,212 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged middle no outer casing. (7.1.2 (d))

general corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Fail 24 Nov 2022 113,211 miles

Brake performance not tested due to pipe bursting in test. (1.2.1 (g))

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear at rear flexi. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged middle no outer casing. (7.1.2 (d))

general corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Pass 8 Dec 2021 109,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 106,130 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 101,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear /corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear/corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 101,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear /corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear/corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 97,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 97,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring split. (1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 93,224 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 88,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 83,775 miles

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

advise front cross member rusted

Fail 12 Jan 2016 83,771 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

advise front cross member rusted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 76,757 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 76,752 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 66,525 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 62,129 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 54,708 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 45,844 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 42,900 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 33,649 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 26,217 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)

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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SB05 GXO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 SB05 GXO, 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 SB05 GXO registered?

SB05 GXO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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