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BF05 FNK

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,935 mi
Last recorded97,935 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 FNK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 97,935 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

oil leak

rear exhaust system silencer metal hangers corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2015 97,920 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

oil leak

rear exhaust system silencer metal hangers corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2015 97,801 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2014 93,385 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 93,258 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 87,390 miles

handbrake travel

offside handbrake performance poor

offside headlamp output

washer performance

Pass 6 Jul 2012 83,086 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 79,043 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 74,782 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 68,111 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 2 Jun 2008 61,578 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 FNK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BF05 FNK, 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 FNK registered?

BF05 FNK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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