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BG05 CPO

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

153,483 mi
Last recorded153,483 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 CPO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2020 153,483 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage signs in both rack boots (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 147,717 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 147,698 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 142,587 miles

AUX Drive belt noisey /worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak Engine oil top up for mot test ()

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 142,584 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear door sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Marshal 175/65R15 84T 2813 Tyres bold on edges (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marshal 175/65R15 84T 2813 Tyres bold on edges (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

AUX Drive belt noisey /worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak Engine oil top up for mot test ()

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 132,092 miles

Offside Front slight bind on brake

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 13 Jan 2017 132,092 miles

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

Offside Front slight bind on brake

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Jan 2016 120,797 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 120,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 110,627 miles

Offside front brake tight

Fail 6 Jan 2015 110,627 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside front brake tight

Pass 2 Jan 2014 100,472 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)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 100,472 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake rate 29% imbalance

offside front brake tight

Pass 2 Jan 2013 89,926 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 89,926 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 79,775 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 18 Jan 2012 79,775 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 15 Jan 2011 69,431 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 61,665 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 57,922 miles

BALD patch offside front tyre inner tread

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

nearside front tyre low on edges

Pass 25 Jun 2008 48,695 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 48,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 May 2008 48,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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BG05 CPO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 BG05 CPO, 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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BG05 CPO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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