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BD55 OCU

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,003 mi
Last recorded91,003 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 91,003 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple suspension components slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 87,186 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 86,977 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 77,400 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 77,394 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 70,581 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 1 Dec 2015 64,192 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 56,309 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 51,185 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 46,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 40,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumper insecure

n/s and o/s rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 6 Dec 2010 34,183 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 34,183 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 27,580 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 19,764 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 19,756 miles

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

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 OCU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BD55 OCU, 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 BD55 OCU registered?

BD55 OCU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is BD55 OCU safe to buy?

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