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BT05 FPY

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,907 mi
Last recorded90,907 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 90,907 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 90,890 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 89,105 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 89,104 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 86,541 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 86,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 83,058 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 83,057 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 79,043 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear. (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside hand brake lower efficiency.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 May 2016 74,488 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 69,342 miles

Exhaust shield insecure.

Front exhaust mounting corroded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 63,609 miles

Oil around steering rack.

Pass 4 Jun 2013 58,364 miles

All flexy brake pipe ferules corroded.

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 58,364 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All flexy brake pipe ferules corroded.

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 51,402 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 42,326 miles

both rear brakes slightly binding.

Fail 8 Jun 2011 42,326 miles

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

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

both rear brakes slightly binding.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 32,389 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side rear brake binding slightly

off side rear brake catching noise

Pass 18 Jun 2009 23,800 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2008 20,280 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 FPY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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