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BT05 LYX

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,695 mi
Last recorded109,695 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 LYX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 109,695 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 104,182 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 104,156 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 97,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 97,537 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 88,834 miles

Offside Rear tyre on minimum requirement of 1.6mm at the lowest point( Recommend Replacement)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 77,237 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 62,571 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 47,333 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 46,599 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 46,599 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 44,446 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 42,607 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 39,840 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 39,840 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

chip in windscreen

Fail 10 Jun 2009 33,725 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bit of undercutting to rear brake discs

hint of movement nearside front headlamp

nearside rear disc face a bit of rusting

parts of exhaust system rusting

slight undercutting to front brake discs

steering rack pinion area slightly damp

Pass 10 Jun 2009 33,725 miles

bit of undercutting to rear brake discs

hint of movement nearside front headlamp

nearside rear disc face a bit of rusting

parts of exhaust system rusting

slight undercutting to front brake discs

steering rack pinion area slightly damp

Pass 12 Jun 2008 27,403 miles

near side rear lamp outer glass damaged

Fail 12 Jun 2008 27,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 LYX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LYX, 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 LYX registered?

BT05 LYX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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