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BG05 CVW

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,442 mi
Last recorded133,442 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 CVW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 133,442 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 133,395 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside headlamp slightly loose

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Jan 2025 122,709 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 122,709 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 113,200 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2024 113,200 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limits (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 102,883 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 102,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 92,977 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 92,977 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 82,892 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 82,890 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 20 Jan 2021 82,873 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 73,845 miles

both front and offside rear tyres worn inner edges

both headlamps weak pattern

slight exhaust blow from rear flange

Pass 17 Jan 2019 61,183 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 52,954 miles

headlamps still get pattern but weak illumination

Pass 20 Jan 2017 44,936 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2015 35,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads are low (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads are low (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 30,717 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 25,770 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 23,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 23,583 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 19,311 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 16,806 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 13,910 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 8,893 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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BG05 CVW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CVW, 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 BG05 CVW registered?

BG05 CVW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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