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BT05 FPN

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,767 mi
Last recorded141,767 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 141,767 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine oil leaking slightly

Pass 5 Jul 2018 129,798 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 129,371 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play retaining nut loose no split pin fitted to either side track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads metal to metal disc just touched (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 116,343 miles

low on engine oil

offside front brake disc corroded [inner face]

Fail 28 Jun 2017 116,343 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

low on engine oil

offside front brake disc corroded [inner face]

Pass 14 Jun 2016 109,459 miles

low on engine oil

Fail 31 May 2016 109,459 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users nearside front bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

low on engine oil

Pass 28 May 2015 100,660 miles

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

steering rack damp not visibly leak fluid

Fail 26 May 2015 100,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

steering rack damp not visibly leak fluid

Pass 11 Jun 2014 92,459 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 85,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 85,611 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 82,059 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 77,704 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 74,917 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 60,199 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 46,563 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 FPN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FPN, 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 FPN registered?

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

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