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BF05 PZX

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,217 mi
Last recorded84,217 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 PZX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 84,217 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlight lens deteriorated (beam image still visible)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 84,170 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlight lens deteriorated (beam image still visible)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2018 80,314 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/n/s (2.2.C.1c)

o/s/n/s front tyres inner edge(s) slightly worn & n/s/f perished

Pass 16 Jun 2017 77,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Bush is slit and perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlight lens is in poor condition

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Bush is slit and perished (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 73,898 miles

Very Bad Gaer Box Leak

Fail 13 May 2016 73,775 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box of the exhaust has come away from th center pipe (7.1.2)

Front very bad gear box leak

Pass 20 Feb 2015 70,006 miles

Oil leaking from gear box.

Fail 14 Feb 2014 66,349 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak from gear box.

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 66,349 miles

Oil leak from gear box.

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 62,111 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 59,454 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 59,454 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 54,576 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 42,077 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 42,077 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 29,551 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 23,910 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Feb 2008 18,360 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 PZX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PZX, 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 PZX registered?

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

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