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BD05 MXL

2005 Nissan Almera

Beige Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,404 mi
Last recorded99,404 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 MXL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 99,404 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Source unknown (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 99,291 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Source unknown (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 90,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 90,245 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 80,762 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 77,756 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 73,163 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 68,748 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 64,092 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 64,092 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 60,247 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 55,724 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 52,057 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 47,349 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 47,349 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 43,709 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 38,930 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 31,475 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2008 23,894 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 23,894 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 MXL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Beige with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD05 MXL, 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 MXL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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