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BT05 LYS

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

178,693 mi
Last recorded178,693 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2020 178,693 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive from steering rack, no visible source (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 178,471 miles

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp activated when brake depressed (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive from steering rack, no visible source (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 170,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 170,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 162,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 156,182 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 19 Jul 2017 156,182 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 149,558 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 149,535 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure leaking oil (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 147,057 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 138,419 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 138,419 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust heat shields slightly corroded and adrift.

Front brake discs lipped.

N/S/F Fog lamp smashed.

Rear brake discs lipped.

Pass 13 Jun 2013 129,886 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 129,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front Brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2012 116,239 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 101,137 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front fog lamp n/s lense broken

Fail 22 Jun 2010 88,722 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 88,722 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 72,342 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 54,712 miles

front nearside spotlamp glass cracked and lense discoloured.

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 LYS 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 65%.

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 LYS, 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 LYS is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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