MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,004 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
fluid leak but not excessive from power steering pump area
n/s/f/tyre slightly out of shape
rear exhaust mounting defective exhaust knocking on body also heat shield loose
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Flat spot in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides metal on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Fluid leak, but not excessive From power steering pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside front tyre slightly out of shape
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust knocking on body as not mounted correctly and heatshield slightly insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded ( at flexi ) (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage slight weep pump area (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded ( at flexi ) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to middle box joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to middle box joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.3.3b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
both rear inner sills corroded
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets need adjusting (8.2.3)
both rear inner sills corroded
OSR brake pipe corroded
PAS leak
Steering rack mounts slightly worn
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
NSR tyre cracked and perished
OSF tyre worn on outer edges
OSR brake pipe corroded
PAS leak
Steering rack mounts slightly worn
exhaust backbox starting to corrode
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
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BG05 LAA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc 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 LAA, 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 LAA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 May 2005.
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