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BL05 PWO

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,286 mi
Last recorded115,286 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2023 115,286 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o\s and n\s (4.1.2 (c))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative dash light and interior information flickering on and off (,indicator and light warning lamps) (7.8 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2022 114,260 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear o\s and n\s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 114,255 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o\s and n\s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear o\s and n\s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 110,079 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o\s and n\s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 110,079 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o\s and n\s (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o\s and n\s (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 106,287 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on all discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o\s and n\s front and rear shocker covers split and perished

Fail 27 Feb 2020 106,287 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on all discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o\s and n\s front and rear shocker covers split and perished

Pass 25 Feb 2019 103,091 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o\s and n\s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 101,124 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 95,303 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 87,684 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 78,752 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 78,748 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 70,867 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 70,867 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 64,214 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 51,250 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 40,098 miles

Front tyres perished

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 31,545 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 31,545 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 23,741 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 PWO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PWO, 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 PWO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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