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BL05 PUH

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

84,886 mi
Last recorded84,886 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 84,886 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 84,886 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre - backbox pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2025 81,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective dip beam light output slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective dip beam light output slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2025 81,844 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective dip beam light output slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective dip beam light output slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 79,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component offside of steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 76,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 74,576 miles

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

Offside Front very slight brake bind

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 72,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer to centre section flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering rack damp

Pass 15 Jul 2020 71,782 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Steering rack damp

Pass 3 Jul 2019 69,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 63,783 miles

Nearside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 63,783 miles

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

Nearside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 59,947 miles

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

Offside door mirror glass slightly insecure

Oil leak gearbox

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 59,947 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside door mirror glass slightly insecure

Oil leak gearbox

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 55,405 miles

nearside front tyre bald at outer edge and close to ply cords

offside front tyre badly worn at outer edge

Fail 30 Jun 2016 55,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre bald at outer edge and close to ply cords

offside front tyre badly worn at outer edge

Pass 30 Jun 2015 50,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear brake pads low

Fail 30 Jun 2015 50,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear brake pads low

Fail 30 Jul 2014 46,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

battery insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2014 46,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2013 42,791 miles

near side and off side windscreen wiper blade split

Fail 24 Jul 2012 39,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s rack gaiter damp

slight rise and fall of rear brakes

Pass 24 Jul 2012 39,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s rack gaiter damp

slight rise and fall of rear brakes

Pass 25 Jul 2011 35,901 miles

n/s steering rack gaiter damp

Pass 26 Jul 2010 31,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brakes noisy

Pass 29 Jul 2009 27,970 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 23,528 miles

front pads worn

n/s rack gaiter damp

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 PUH is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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