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BL05 OPJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,385 mi
Last recorded88,385 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 OPJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 88,385 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 82,658 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 80,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm worn low on edges & heavily cracked & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm heavily cracked & perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 May 2019 80,897 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm worn low on edges & heavily cracked & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm heavily cracked & perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 77,706 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 77,703 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 74,147 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres slightly perished

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 31 May 2016 70,589 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 4 Jun 2015 66,813 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front wipers split on ends

Pass 4 Jun 2014 61,346 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)

Fail 31 May 2013 57,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2013 57,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 May 2012 52,539 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 52,536 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2011 38,185 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2010 25,657 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 14,360 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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BL05 OPJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL05 OPJ, 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 BL05 OPJ registered?

BL05 OPJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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