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BL05 SRU

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,668 mi
Last recorded79,668 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 SRU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2026 79,668 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2025 79,369 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 77,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 75,782 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 71,866 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 68,596 miles

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

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

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

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Pass 13 Jan 2020 66,803 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 66,728 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 62,127 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 56,513 miles

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

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Pass 9 Jan 2017 51,993 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 51,990 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 47,516 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 44,008 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 39,649 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 35,865 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 35,010 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 31,451 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 27,836 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 24,691 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 21,363 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 20,183 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 SRU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL05 SRU registered?

BL05 SRU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 August 2005.

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