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BT05 HKJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

79,281 mi
Last recorded79,281 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 HKJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 79,281 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides worn on edges as well (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Both sides (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides and external casing damaged (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 May 2024 76,654 miles

Both sides Hand brake needs adjustment

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust minor leak from middle and rear pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect External casing damaged as well (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Bumper slightly damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect External casing damaged as well (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Both sides Boot struts slightly damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 76,654 miles

Both sides Hand brake needs adjustment

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust minor leak from middle and rear pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect External casing damaged as well (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Bumper slightly damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect External casing damaged as well (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Both sides Boot struts slightly damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 75,200 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Both sides boot struts slightly damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 74,737 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arms bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 73,835 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 70,542 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 69,521 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 67,221 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 64,736 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 63,467 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 59,872 miles
Pass 27 May 2013 55,870 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 52,689 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 49,006 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 44,682 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 39,571 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 29,754 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 29,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 HKJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT05 HKJ registered?

BT05 HKJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is BT05 HKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 HKJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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