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BG05 EJL

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,425 mi
Last recorded129,425 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 129,425 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 114,246 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 114,244 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only no effort (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 105,226 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2015 105,226 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 94,918 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 84,729 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 76,722 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 76,722 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 69,062 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 61,679 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 61,679 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 55,039 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 44,518 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 44,518 miles

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

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 EJL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJL, 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 EJL registered?

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

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