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BF05 FMJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,247 mi
Last recorded75,247 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 FMJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 75,247 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 74,167 miles

Both rear wheels binding slightly

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 73,524 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 73,524 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 71,004 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 69,916 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 68,228 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 68,228 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 67,807 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from pump (2.1.5 (a))

power steering pump noisy when cold

Pass 18 Apr 2019 65,644 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn low / legl but will need attn (5.2.3 (e))

osf inner wing guard adrift / not part of test , suggest attn

Fail 18 Apr 2019 65,644 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak just ok time of test but will req attn (8.2.2.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn low / legl but will need attn (5.2.3 (e))

osf inner wing guard adrift / not part of test , suggest attn

Pass 11 Apr 2018 63,679 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 62,137 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 60,587 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 58,452 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 55,814 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2013 51,359 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 47,078 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 42,603 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 29,549 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 26,181 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 23,136 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 23,136 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 22,293 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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BF05 FMJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BF05 FMJ, 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 BF05 FMJ registered?

BF05 FMJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is BF05 FMJ safe to buy?

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