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BG05 EJA

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,955 mi
Last recorded47,955 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 EJA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 47,955 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust causing fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 47,513 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front surface corrosion to all suspension componants

Fail 18 Dec 2024 47,513 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front surface corrosion to all suspension componants

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 46,960 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 46,960 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 46,197 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 45,475 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 44,725 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 43,678 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 42,747 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 33,678 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 25,238 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 19,630 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 19,389 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 18,940 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 18,508 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 17,744 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 16,724 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 15,130 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 13,224 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 EJA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BG05 EJA, 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 BG05 EJA registered?

BG05 EJA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is BG05 EJA safe to buy?

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