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BL05 OPX

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,664 mi
Last recorded93,664 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 93,664 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

sump corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2021 88,801 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 88,795 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated ABS sensor wire fowling on brake disc (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 86,933 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 86,899 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 84,765 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 80,007 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 70,259 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 70,259 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 62,758 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 62,758 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 58,186 miles

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

mark(s) in front registration plate

Pass 15 Aug 2014 52,291 miles

front number plate marked

nearside rear tyre showing wear

Fail 15 Aug 2014 52,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate marked

nearside rear tyre showing wear

Pass 23 Aug 2013 42,426 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front registration plate slightly loose

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Aug 2012 36,063 miles

Oil leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 30,683 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 10 Aug 2010 23,583 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both front brake discs starting to corrode and pit

Pass 10 Aug 2010 23,583 miles

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

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

both front brake discs starting to corrode and pit

Pass 27 Aug 2009 19,914 miles

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

signs of gearbox oil

Pass 11 Aug 2008 16,594 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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BL05 OPX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL05 OPX, 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 OPX registered?

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

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