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BF55 SOA

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

164,864 mi
Last recorded164,864 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 SOA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 164,864 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component possible rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 156,728 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 148,477 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 138,461 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 129,983 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 129,982 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 122,607 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 122,595 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 116,482 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 108,277 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 99,401 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 91,092 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 81,350 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 73,881 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 65,737 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)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 65,737 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)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 56,501 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 56,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 45,558 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 34,927 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 24,206 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 14,192 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 SOA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc 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 SOA, 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 SOA registered?

BF55 SOA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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