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BF05 YRN

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,602 mi
Last recorded73,602 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 YRN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 73,602 miles

Front X2 both sides steering track-rod end boots perishing/cracking.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/s/f & O/s/r tyres over 10 yrs old + perishing/cracking. 185/65/R15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 73,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front X2 both sides steering track-rod end boots perishing/cracking.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/s/f & O/s/r tyres over 10 yrs old + perishing/cracking. 185/65/R15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 69,652 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 69,652 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 67,007 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2019 60,594 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 60,588 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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))

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 57,030 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall starting to crack

Pass 29 Mar 2017 54,593 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 52,367 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 50,161 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 47,905 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 47,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 45,462 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 42,811 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 42,811 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 39,766 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 36,053 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 31,385 miles

n s door mirror missing

Pass 1 Apr 2008 26,559 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 YRN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YRN, 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 YRN registered?

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

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