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BG05 RUY

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,612 mi
Last recorded106,612 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 RUY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 106,612 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

under body starting to corrode needs good oil spray

Pass 22 Jun 2022 101,956 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

under body starting to corrode. needs good oil spray

Fail 21 Jun 2022 101,953 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

oil leak from metal sump pan.badly corroded.

under body starting to corrode. needs good oil spray

Pass 29 Jun 2021 97,948 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres starting to wear on inner and outer edge

Pass 15 Jun 2020 93,729 miles

Offside Front head light beam Patten deteriorating

under body starting to corrode needs good oil spray

Fail 15 Jun 2020 93,729 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged clasp cover off and buckle not securing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front head light beam Patten deteriorating

under body starting to corrode needs good oil spray

Pass 7 Jun 2019 89,149 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

under body starting to corrode needs good oil spray

Fail 6 Jun 2019 89,147 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing badly outer edge and perishing and splitting in tread

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear tyre perishing and splitting in tread

under body starting to corrode needs good oil spray

Pass 18 Jun 2018 81,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under body corroding

Fail 18 Jun 2018 81,707 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe on flange (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing and splitting in tread

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front perishing and splitting in tread

under body corroding

Pass 8 Jun 2017 74,576 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre starting to crack and perish

Offside Front Tyre starting to crack and perish

Oil spray needed as underbody corroded

Sump corroded but not leaking

Fail 8 Jun 2017 74,576 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre starting to crack and perish

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre starting to crack and perish

Oil spray needed as underbody corroded

Sump corroded but not leaking

Pass 6 Jun 2016 65,147 miles

Offside Front tyre badly perished and cracked

both rear tyres perished and cracked in tread and worn

front brake pads worn low

underside of vehicle slightly corroded recommend oil spray

Fail 6 Jun 2016 65,147 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre badly perished and cracked

both rear tyres perished and cracked in tread and worn

underside of vehicle slightly corroded recommend oil spray

Pass 10 Jun 2015 50,821 miles

front pads wearing low

under body starting to corrode needs good oil spray

Fail 10 Jun 2015 50,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front pads wearing low

under body starting to corrode needs good oil spray

Pass 9 Jun 2014 37,712 miles

starting to corrode needs good oil spray

Fail 9 Jun 2014 37,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

starting to corrode needs good oil spray

Pass 12 Jun 2013 25,648 miles

under body starting to corrode needs good oil spray.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 22,789 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 20,455 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 17,536 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 15,594 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 13,849 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 RUY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RUY, 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 RUY registered?

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

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