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BN05 AVC

2005 Nissan Almera

Green Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,678 mi
Last recorded137,678 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 AVC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 137,678 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 135,019 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine idle misfire

rear inner sills surface corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2019 124,335 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose front exhaust flex joint loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around plastic reservoirs (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed tailgate lock sticking (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail and lower body panels have surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 124,334 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose front exhaust flex joint loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 1 x 501 bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around plastic reservoirs (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed tailgate lock sticking (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail and lower body panels have surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 113,298 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 113,297 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 92,450 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 92,432 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 83,007 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 74,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advise exhaust hanger on rear

Pass 7 Mar 2015 74,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise exhaust hanger on rear

Pass 21 Mar 2014 64,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2013 54,628 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 45,401 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 45,401 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 39,238 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 32,571 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 27,399 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 21,132 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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BN05 AVC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Green with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 58,958 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BN05 AVC, 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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What year was BN05 AVC registered?

BN05 AVC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 March 2005.

Is BN05 AVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 AVC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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