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BJ55 CEV

2005 Nissan Almera

Gold Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,359 mi
Last recorded68,359 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 CEV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2026 68,359 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 68,294 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 68,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 66,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange porous badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 64,849 miles

Offside Front REPEATER WORKING BUT LENS MISSING

Fail 22 Jul 2024 64,848 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended STALK MISSING (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front REPEATER WORKING BUT LENS MISSING

Pass 18 Jul 2023 57,822 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 57,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 58,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 54,769 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 52,944 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 52,944 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end retaining clip (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 51,397 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 49,557 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 48,341 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 48,341 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cover (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 45,399 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 42,299 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 42,299 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 39,595 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 37,310 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 34,741 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 34,741 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 32,485 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 29,614 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 22,814 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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BJ55 CEV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Gold with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BJ55 CEV, 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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BJ55 CEV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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