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BF55 FBJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,197 mi
Last recorded124,197 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 FBJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 124,197 miles

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

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

both headlamps fogging

Pass 14 Jan 2019 111,071 miles

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

general wear/play to steering/suspension

Pass 12 Jan 2018 107,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear wheel nut damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 107,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper loose (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear wheel nut damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 105,352 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 105,352 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 102,476 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

chip in windscreen

oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2016 102,473 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

chip in windscreen

oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2015 86,255 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Jan 2014 71,929 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Nov 2012 58,651 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 58,600 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 58,600 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 52,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 47,908 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 40,649 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 32,251 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 FBJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FBJ, 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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BF55 FBJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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