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BJ05 NGV

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

59,009 mi
Last recorded59,009 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 NGV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 59,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 59,009 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 58,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front bumper damaged and taped up

nearside headlamp intensity redused

Pass 12 Oct 2023 56,693 miles

Front Bumper slightly damaged

Nearside Headlight light intensity slightly reduced

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 56,693 miles

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

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

Front Bumper slightly damaged

Nearside Headlight light intensity slightly reduced

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 54,806 miles

Nearside Headlight light intensity slightly reduced

Offside Headlight lens slight misting on the inside

Pass 15 Oct 2021 54,271 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 54,027 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 54,027 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 53,269 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 48,048 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 47,907 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside wiper split

Pass 20 Mar 2017 42,979 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 36,625 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 60,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 32,949 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 32,948 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 30,893 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 27,531 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

airbag light on

Pass 21 Mar 2012 23,427 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 23,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 19,046 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 19,046 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 16,488 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 16,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 55,131 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 11,213 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 6,726 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 6,315 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 NGV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 BJ05 NGV, 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 NGV registered?

BJ05 NGV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is BJ05 NGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 NGV shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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