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BF05 SXT

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

79,594 mi
Last recorded79,594 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 SXT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 79,594 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 78,079 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 76,656 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 74,857 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 73,228 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 71,653 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 69,929 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 69,929 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 67,712 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 67,709 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 65,463 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Wiper(s) slightly smearing

Fail 24 Jan 2018 65,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Wiper(s) slightly smearing

Pass 8 Feb 2017 63,308 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 63,308 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 60,902 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 58,193 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 52,839 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 52,839 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 46,965 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)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 42,680 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 37,474 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 33,761 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 29,450 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 26,228 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 SXT is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 SXT, 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 SXT registered?

BF05 SXT is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is BF05 SXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 SXT shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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