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BF55 ACV

2005 Nissan Almera

Beige Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,581 mi
Last recorded122,581 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 ACV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 122,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump and oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 116,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 109,867 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 104,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 99,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened close to excess (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened close to excess (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 99,928 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened close to excess (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened close to excess (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 94,136 miles

Offside headlamp light intensity slightly reduced, close to excessive

Pass 6 Jun 2019 86,687 miles

Offside Headlamp light output slightly reduced

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vibration from rear wheels when testing the rear brakes

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 77,757 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 77,757 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 66,996 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2016 56,000 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 42,563 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyre worn on inner edges close to excessive but no cords visable

Pass 30 May 2015 42,563 miles

front tyre worn on inner edges close to excessive but no cords visable

Pass 12 May 2014 34,341 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 34,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2013 26,960 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 19,180 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 13,884 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 11,854 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 8,947 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 6,739 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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BF55 ACV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Beige with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BF55 ACV, 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 BF55 ACV registered?

BF55 ACV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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