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BF05 RCY

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

137,105 mi
Last recorded137,105 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 137,105 miles

offside rear handbrake efforts poor and overall just legal at 16%

Pass 26 Sep 2015 127,835 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low at edges

Pass 31 Jul 2014 119,327 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 103,254 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 103,254 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 83,498 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 70,615 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 67,718 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 64,602 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s/f fog light glass cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2009 56,144 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 46,405 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 RCY 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 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 RCY, 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 RCY registered?

BF05 RCY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BF05 RCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 RCY 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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