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BF55 XCT

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

118,841 mi
Last recorded118,841 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 XCT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 118,841 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

underfloor areas corroded

underfloor suspension components generally corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2024 115,954 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear under wings brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear underfloor areas surface rust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underfloor suspension components generally corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2024 115,935 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear under wings brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear underfloor areas surface rust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underfloor suspension components generally corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2023 112,884 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 110,116 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 107,014 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 104,126 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 100,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust heavely repaired (needs attention) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 95,981 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 89,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust heat shield starting to come away

Pass 16 Dec 2016 81,996 miles

slight leak from oil cooler pipe

Pass 16 Jan 2016 76,372 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak from gearbox oil cooler

Fail 16 Jan 2016 76,372 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

center exhaust rear flange heavily corroded

oil leak from gearbox oil cooler

Pass 19 Jan 2015 71,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wheel trims fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Jan 2015 71,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

wheel trims fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 62,321 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jan 2013 53,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 45,359 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 35,116 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 27,977 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 27,977 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 20,154 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 19,865 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 XCT is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 XCT, 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 XCT is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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