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BP05 VFS

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,820 mi
Last recorded65,820 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 VFS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 65,820 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 65,820 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 62,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 57,226 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 51,386 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 46,133 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 40,379 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both headlamp patterns are straight line no kick up

handbrake lever travel greater than expected

passenger wiper blade judders across the screen

Pass 16 Jul 2011 40,379 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

both headlamp patterns are straight line no kick up

handbrake lever travel greater than expected

passenger wiper blade judders across the screen

Pass 15 Jul 2010 34,031 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 29,193 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 1,440 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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BP05 VFS is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BP05 VFS, 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 BP05 VFS registered?

BP05 VFS is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is BP05 VFS safe to buy?

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