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BJ05 BNA

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,059 mi
Last recorded118,059 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 BNA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 118,059 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

eml on

Fail 31 Jul 2023 118,058 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing rear view (3.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

eml on

Pass 10 Aug 2022 111,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective also slightly loose (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

eml on

Fail 10 Aug 2022 111,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective also slightly loose (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

eml on

Pass 27 Aug 2021 104,005 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 12 Jul 2021 103,403 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 29 Jul 2020 91,763 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 80,046 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Fail 18 Apr 2019 80,045 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 75,301 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 69,560 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 63,273 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 57,136 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 51,706 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 45,740 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 39,609 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 32,556 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 27,032 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 22,614 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 18,049 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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BJ05 BNA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ05 BNA, 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 BJ05 BNA registered?

BJ05 BNA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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