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BD05 MKJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,915 mi
Last recorded143,915 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 MKJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 143,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 143,887 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 138,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 138,133 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced side (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 124,831 miles

Nearside Front perished on inner edge

Fail 4 Apr 2017 124,831 miles

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

Nearside Front perished on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2016 117,784 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 117,784 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 109,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Apr 2014 100,593 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 91,886 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 91,886 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 83,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 83,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Apr 2011 73,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 73,936 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 64,935 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 54,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front pads 80% worn

Pass 22 Apr 2009 54,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front pads 80% worn

Pass 6 May 2008 43,760 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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BD05 MKJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BD05 MKJ, 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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BD05 MKJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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