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BJ55 CDU

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

125,222 mi
Last recorded125,222 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 CDU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 125,222 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 125,222 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 119,911 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 106,082 miles

unable to check rear seat belts, items in rear

Fail 2 May 2019 106,082 miles

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

unable to check rear seat belts, items in rear

Pass 4 May 2018 95,024 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 3 May 2018 95,024 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 16 May 2017 90,815 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 90,815 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 84,003 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 84,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 82,920 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp cluster (6.1.C.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 79,628 miles

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

offside rear tyre badly perrished

Fail 5 Dec 2014 79,628 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre badly perrished

Pass 28 Nov 2013 73,896 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 61,733 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 61,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 52,364 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 44,960 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 34,330 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 23,899 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 23,732 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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BJ55 CDU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BJ55 CDU, 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 BJ55 CDU registered?

BJ55 CDU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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