MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,147 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Minor oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Minor oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting bracket insecure
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering fluids leaking
Exhaust heat shield is insecre
Exhaust heat shield is insecre
Exhaust system has minor leak
Minor oil leak from steering hose
Oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Exhaust heat shield is insecre
Exhaust heat shield is insecre
Exhaust system has minor leak
Minor oil leak from steering hose
Oil leak
BOTH REAR TYRES OLD & SIDE WALLS PERISHED & HAVE SMALL CRACKS
EXHAUST REAR JOINT & FRONT HANGER HAS EXCESS CORROSION
Nearside Front TYRE HAS A NAIL
OIL LEAK
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE BRAKE INSPECTION (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
OIL LEAK
BOTH REAR TYRES OLD & SIDE WALLS PERISHED & HAVE SMALL CRACKS
EXHAUST REAR JOINT & FRONT HANGER HAS EXCESS CORROSION
Nearside Front TYRE HAS A NAIL
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE BRAKE INSPECTION (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
POWER STEERING SYSTEM IS WET , NO LEAK WITNESSED AT TIME OF TEST , GIVEN BENEFIT OF DOUBT IT,S FROM SPILLAGE .
TRACKING .
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
POWER STEERING SYSTEM IS WET , NO LEAK WITNESSED AT TIME OF TEST , GIVEN BENEFIT OF DOUBT IT,S FROM SPILLAGE .
TRACKING .
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
o/s/r tyre wall damaged slightly
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
o/s/r tyre wall damaged slightly
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
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BJ05 VKZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
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 VKZ, 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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BJ05 VKZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 April 2005.
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