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BT05 FDF

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,850 mi
Last recorded105,850 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 FDF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 105,850 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General under body corrosion.(front to back)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All around. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 102,415 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2020 99,847 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 96,308 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 96,308 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 93,403 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (Nearside and Offside) (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Feb 2018 93,172 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 89,042 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 84,834 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 84,834 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 79,737 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 73,306 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 73,239 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 66,663 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 66,635 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 66,615 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

eml displayed on instrument cluster

rear wiper blade split

Fail 16 Feb 2012 59,454 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

drivers door mirror slight damage

engine manegment light on

Pass 16 Feb 2012 59,454 miles

drivers door mirror slight damage

engine manegment light on

Pass 8 Jan 2011 51,717 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 34,578 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 26,989 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 FDF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BT05 FDF, 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 FDF registered?

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

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