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BJ05 VKZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

101,147 mi
Last recorded101,147 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 VKZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 101,147 miles

Minor oil leak

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

Fail 14 May 2020 101,147 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 98,357 miles

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))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 98,357 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 95,128 miles

Exhaust heat shield is insecre

Exhaust heat shield is insecre

Exhaust system has minor leak

Minor oil leak from steering hose

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2018 95,128 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 91,750 miles

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)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 91,704 miles

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 87,734 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2014 82,238 miles

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 .

Fail 29 Mar 2014 82,238 miles

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 .

Pass 5 Apr 2013 76,837 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 76,837 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 70,694 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 70,694 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 64,895 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 64,895 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 58,586 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 49,135 miles

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 49,135 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 38,804 miles

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 38,804 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 22,099 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s/r tyre wall damaged slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2007 22,099 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s/r tyre wall damaged slightly

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 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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What year was BJ05 VKZ registered?

BJ05 VKZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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