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BL54 OEN

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

121,127 mi
Last recorded121,127 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 OEN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 121,127 miles

Both inner sills are corroded at rear

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Ns front bumper mounting is damaged

Os front fog lamp is damaged and not working

Os rear lamp unit casing is damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 121,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective Outer casing is damaged and has sharp edges (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Off Side cracked (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Both inner sills are corroded at rear

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Ns front bumper mounting is damaged

Os front fog lamp is damaged and not working

Os rear lamp unit casing is damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 114,246 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Ns front tyre outer sidewall is damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 114,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Ns front tyre outer sidewall is damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 106,124 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 105,922 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 97,551 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 89,884 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 89,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords centre tread (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 81,688 miles

o/s fog lamp glass broken sharp edges

Fail 30 Jan 2016 81,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s fog lamp glass broken sharp edges

Pass 31 Jan 2015 73,484 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 73,484 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2014 65,535 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 65,535 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 59,484 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 59,484 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 54,246 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 54,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 48,752 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 48,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 40,801 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 40,766 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 32,222 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 24,259 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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BL54 OEN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 BL54 OEN, 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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BL54 OEN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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