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BF54 YXG

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

148,323 mi
Last recorded148,323 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 YXG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 148,323 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 141,251 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 130,033 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 122,032 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 119,692 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 119,692 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 117,085 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 111,252 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 101,930 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 98,007 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 98,007 miles

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2017 91,203 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 91,203 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 85,556 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 85,476 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced dip beam. (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 79,525 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 79,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 70,658 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2013 65,834 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 65,834 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 55,818 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 55,818 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 48,069 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 39,671 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 29,912 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 21,220 miles

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

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

n/s/r light unit holed in lens, but not showing white light to rear.

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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BF54 YXG is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BF54 YXG, 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 BF54 YXG registered?

BF54 YXG is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 January 2005.

Is BF54 YXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF54 YXG shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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