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BF55 XCE

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,550 mi
Last recorded67,550 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 67,550 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2020 67,516 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 60,328 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2019 60,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 54,681 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 48,878 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 48,878 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 42,911 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 35,642 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 30,570 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 26,124 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 26,124 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 22,990 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 19,133 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 17,080 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 13,783 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2008 10,687 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 XCE is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol 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 XCE, 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 XCE registered?

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

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The MOT history for BF55 XCE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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