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BD55 OCF

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,869 mi
Last recorded118,869 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 OCF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2019 118,869 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill and floor damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 113,340 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 113,243 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 106,884 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2017 106,884 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 106,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested too dim (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed insecure (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested too dim (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 104,024 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 104,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced light output very dim (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced light output very dim (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 96,763 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 90,650 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 90,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 82,688 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 70,039 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

advise offside front fog light cracked

Pass 14 Dec 2011 57,272 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 44,453 miles

exhaust corroded

long travel on handbrake

Pass 14 Dec 2009 30,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 19,355 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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BD55 OCF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BD55 OCF, 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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BD55 OCF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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