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BG05 LAA

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

88,004 mi
Last recorded88,004 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 LAA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 88,004 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 88,004 miles

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))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 81,718 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 77,943 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 76,401 miles

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))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 74,942 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 74,942 miles

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))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 72,058 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 68,529 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 68,529 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 64,425 miles

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

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2017 64,425 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 58,964 miles

OSR brake pipe corroded

PAS leak

Steering rack mounts slightly worn

Fail 26 Jan 2016 58,964 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 53,633 miles

exhaust backbox starting to corrode

Pass 31 Jan 2014 48,835 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 42,549 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 36,615 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 29,148 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 22,878 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 16,116 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 15,288 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 15,288 miles

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?

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 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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