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BT05 FPG

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,727 mi
Last recorded87,727 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 87,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 87,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

oil leak from sump

Pass 3 Dec 2022 85,012 miles

sump leaking oil

Pass 9 Dec 2021 84,045 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 84,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 76,016 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake pads worn

steering rack sweating fluid

Fail 20 Nov 2020 76,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake pads worn

steering rack sweating fluid

Fail 23 May 2020 73,203 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear swinging arm corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills have slight corrosion. Not excessive at time of test (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear axle corroded. Not excessive at time of test.

Pass 4 Jun 2019 69,914 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 61,538 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 45,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge, (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 45,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge, (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2016 39,858 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 37,940 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 35,303 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 32,399 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 29,518 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 27,434 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 27,434 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 24,509 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 21,803 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 17,458 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 FPG 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 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 FPG, 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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BT05 FPG is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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