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VN05 GHF

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,721 mi
Last recorded98,721 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 GHF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 98,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

damage to nsf wing

front brake discs corroded

general corrosion on front and rear suspension

rear discs corroded

slight bind osr

Pass 7 Oct 2021 98,131 miles

All front suspension corroded

All rear suspension

Both front shocks corroded

Both front springs corroded

Front inner pads becoming low

Nearside front wing damaged

Slight leak from steering rack

Fail 7 Oct 2021 98,131 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

All front suspension corroded

All rear suspension

Both front shocks corroded

Both front springs corroded

Front inner pads becoming low

Nearside front wing damaged

Slight leak from steering rack

Pass 8 Oct 2020 97,603 miles

general corrosion on all suspension front and rear

Fail 7 Oct 2020 97,603 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear/middle exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

general corrosion on all suspension front and rear

Pass 18 Sep 2019 96,588 miles

Accident damage to nearside front wing and bumper

Both front shocks corroded

Exhaust back box baffles broken up

Exhaust centre section corroded

Offside headlight faded

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Wipers poor

general corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 19 Sep 2018 94,377 miles

front exhaust hanger corroded

general corrosion on all suspension

Fail 18 Sep 2018 94,377 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust hanger corroded

general corrosion on all suspension

Pass 14 Sep 2017 92,068 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge and cracking in tread pattern

general corrosion on front and rear suspension

oil leak (suspect sump)

power steering ramp is damp

Fail 14 Sep 2017 92,068 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge and cracking in tread pattern

general corrosion on front and rear suspension

oil leak (suspect sump)

power steering ramp is damp

Pass 9 Sep 2016 88,850 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 84,807 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 81,229 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 77,320 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 73,732 miles

N/S/R OUTER BRAKE DISC FACING CORRODED + O/S/F HUB CAP MISSING

Fail 14 Sep 2012 73,723 miles

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

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

N/S/R OUTER BRAKE DISC FACING CORRODED + O/S/F HUB CAP MISSING

Pass 30 Aug 2011 66,801 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 49,867 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 33,248 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 9 Sep 2009 33,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2008 14,317 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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VN05 GHF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VN05 GHF, 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 VN05 GHF registered?

VN05 GHF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for VN05 GHF shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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