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BN55 LZL

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,573 mi
Last recorded102,573 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 LZL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 102,573 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 102,573 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 93,232 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 93,232 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 89,513 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 89,513 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 89,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 77,381 miles

Both headlamp lenses faded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 77,371 miles

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

Both headlamp lenses faded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 71,245 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2017 71,245 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 64,557 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 64,529 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 58,203 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 4 Sep 2015 58,013 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 47,002 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 43,315 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 39,121 miles

offside rear brake pipe poor

Pass 19 Aug 2011 35,759 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 31,642 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 31,616 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 27,586 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 27,586 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 24,005 miles

slight binding on rear brakes

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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BN55 LZL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BN55 LZL, 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 BN55 LZL registered?

BN55 LZL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is BN55 LZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 LZL shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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