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BF05 FMU

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,828 mi
Last recorded93,828 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 FMU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 93,828 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 88,082 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2015 81,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2014 73,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front brake discs worn

steering rack damp

Fail 20 May 2014 73,792 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front brake discs worn

steering rack damp

Pass 15 May 2013 66,438 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 59,208 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 51,207 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 18 May 2010 44,653 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 34,508 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 25,627 miles

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

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 FMU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF05 FMU registered?

BF05 FMU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is BF05 FMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 FMU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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