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BF05 SXM

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,636 mi
Last recorded95,636 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 95,636 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 95,636 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 92,929 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 92,927 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 88,193 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 88,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 84,059 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 84,057 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2012 80,999 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 76,333 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2010 69,248 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 57,694 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2009 57,694 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 40,626 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 SXM is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SXM, 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 SXM registered?

BF05 SXM is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is BF05 SXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 SXM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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