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BF55 FCY

2005 Nissan Almera

Beige Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,177 mi
Last recorded77,177 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 77,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre (7.1.2)

Front both wiper blades deteriorated

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance duller than offside rear (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished and requires replacement - made in 2010

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 77,024 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position lights illuminate when lights are off and brake light applied (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre (7.1.2)

Front both wiper blades deteriorated

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance duller than offside rear (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished and requires replacement - made in 2010

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 64,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint front to centre (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn smooth and almost through to canvas (4.1.E.1)

Front wiper blades deteriorated

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear tyre perished - made 2010

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% Recorded (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 64,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate taped up repair and tape has gone black (1.1.C.1e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint front to centre (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn smooth and almost through to canvas (4.1.E.1)

Front wiper blades deteriorated

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear tyre perished - made 2010

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% Recorded (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 58,397 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damp around steering rack

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres slight peirshed

Fail 3 Oct 2014 55,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damp around steering rack

Pass 3 Oct 2014 55,252 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damp around steering rack

Pass 4 Nov 2013 52,380 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 52,380 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 48,923 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 44,588 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 37,955 miles

n/s/r tyre pressure low 185/65/15

Pass 17 Nov 2009 32,215 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 32,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 25,231 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 23,894 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 23,884 miles

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

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

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 FCY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Beige with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BF55 FCY, 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 FCY registered?

BF55 FCY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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