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BL05 PUF

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

65,419 mi
Last recorded65,419 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 PUF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 65,419 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 65,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 64,031 miles

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 60,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 60,178 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 56,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 56,667 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 53,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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Fail 15 Dec 2021 53,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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Pass 18 Dec 2020 49,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 49,704 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 45,040 miles

Front Bumper slightly insecure

Fail 6 Jul 2019 45,040 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper slightly insecure

Pass 5 Jul 2018 41,605 miles

Front bumper slightly insecure

Fail 3 Jul 2018 41,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front bumper slightly insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2017 38,455 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 38,455 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 37,298 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 34,994 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 32,773 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 32,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 30,686 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 30,686 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 28,083 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 25,854 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 22,998 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 22,998 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 20,533 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 18,013 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 PUF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 BL05 PUF, 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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BL05 PUF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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