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BF55 XAY

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,253 mi
Last recorded140,253 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 XAY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 140,253 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 140,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 128,871 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 128,871 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 114,265 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 114,265 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 99,553 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 99,553 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 82,678 miles

both front wiper blades split

front brake discs heavily worn

Fail 3 Nov 2011 82,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front wiper blades split

front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 7 Oct 2010 63,289 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 46,291 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 46,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 26,831 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 XAY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BF55 XAY, 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 BF55 XAY registered?

BF55 XAY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is BF55 XAY safe to buy?

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