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AF05 GVD

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

91,826 mi
Last recorded91,826 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 GVD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 91,826 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 80,623 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 70,292 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 70,290 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2023 57,338 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 57,330 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 45,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 32,757 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 28,585 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 28,081 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 28,081 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 27,331 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 26,375 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 25,309 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 24,204 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2014 22,981 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 21,167 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 19,205 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 19,205 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 16,364 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 13,878 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 11,540 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 9,337 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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AF05 GVD is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 AF05 GVD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF05 GVD registered?

AF05 GVD is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AF05 GVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 GVD shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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