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BT05 EFA

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,741 mi
Last recorded84,741 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 EFA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2024 84,741 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe burst on roller brake test (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sump pan corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2023 83,702 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 83,691 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 82,358 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 80,014 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 77,479 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 74,445 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 71,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 67,985 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2017 67,985 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 65,086 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 65,084 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 61,929 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 61,929 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 58,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 54,747 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 50,844 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 47,418 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 43,954 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 36,114 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 36,114 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 May 2008 29,054 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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BT05 EFA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BT05 EFA, 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 BT05 EFA registered?

BT05 EFA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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