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BL54 OFX

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,769 mi
Last recorded116,769 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 OFX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 116,769 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres cracked

misting of oil around steering rack

slight blow from centre exhaust

Fail 5 Aug 2016 116,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres cracked

misting of oil around steering rack

slight blow from centre exhaust

Pass 2 Jul 2015 111,049 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 111,006 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 105,591 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r brake disc worn thin

Fail 4 Jul 2014 105,517 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 99,236 miles

o/s rear brake disc wearing thin

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2013 99,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s rear brake discs wearing thin

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2012 90,760 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wiper requires manual use of switch to park

Fail 2 Jul 2012 90,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wiper requires manual use of switch to park

Pass 5 Jul 2011 81,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 5 Jul 2011 81,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 25 Jun 2010 65,523 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2010 65,523 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2009 54,098 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 47,144 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 47,144 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 45,397 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 OFX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OFX, 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 OFX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 February 2005.

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