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BT05 LYU

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,326 mi
Last recorded85,326 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 85,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 79,230 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2018 79,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper park brake lever seized (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 70,687 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 58,284 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 42,725 miles

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

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

offside front tyre has deep tear in side wall almost through to cords

Fail 25 Jul 2015 42,725 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre has deep tear in side wall almost through to cords

Pass 28 Jul 2014 33,781 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 33,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 30,087 miles

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres perrished

Fail 19 Jul 2013 30,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 30 Jul 2012 25,168 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 21,926 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 19,620 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 17 Jul 2009 16,709 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 12,907 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 LYU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LYU, 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 LYU registered?

BT05 LYU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is BT05 LYU safe to buy?

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