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BF05 SYV

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

83,517 mi
Last recorded83,517 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 83,517 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 78,581 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 74,529 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 69,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 64,840 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front mounting. (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 60,344 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 60,333 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken - advise repair (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 58,657 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 58,641 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust heath shield insecure

Pass 20 Mar 2018 55,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 55,876 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 52,996 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 49,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 46,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2014 43,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 38,786 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 38,786 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 34,982 miles

o/s/r tyre outer wall deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2011 30,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2010 26,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2009 22,103 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 17,455 miles

Offside and nearside front and rear brake pads slightly low.

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 SYV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SYV, 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 SYV registered?

BF05 SYV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 March 2005.

Is BF05 SYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 SYV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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