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BG05 EJX

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,971 mi
Last recorded103,971 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 103,971 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS+OS (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering components (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 96,483 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 96,483 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 84,996 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 84,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2023 84,993 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 70,613 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 46,405 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 45,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 36,060 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 33,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced left hand side top bracket broken but lamp secure (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 May 2018 33,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced both top brackets broken lamp loose (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced left hand side top bracket broken but lamp secure (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2017 31,455 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 5 Apr 2016 31,221 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 30,691 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 30,053 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 30,053 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight bind on all wheels

Pass 12 Jun 2012 28,486 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 28,188 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 25,078 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 21,982 miles

all wiper blades are split

Pass 27 May 2009 18,620 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 15,078 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 EJX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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