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BT05 ODU

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

70,991 mi
Last recorded70,991 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 70,991 miles

Nearside Front nsf bumper damaged

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective starting to deteriorate (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight oi on osf steering rack gator

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 70,991 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective starting to deteriorate (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight oi on osf steering rack gator

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 65,536 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 61,658 miles

Nsf bumper damaged nsf headlamp damaged

Oil on o's steering rack gaiter

Fail 12 May 2020 61,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nsf bumper damaged nsf headlamp damaged

Oil on o's steering rack gaiter

Pass 30 Apr 2019 56,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 56,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side x2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 45,794 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view COVER MISSING (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 May 2018 45,794 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view COVER MISSING (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 May 2017 34,357 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 34,357 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick may possibly need disks (3.5.1g)

unable to view front brake pads

Pass 12 May 2016 26,350 miles

both front wipers slightly smearing

interior mirror with items on it removed prior to test

Fail 12 May 2016 26,350 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front wipers slightly smearing

interior mirror with items on it removed prior to test

Pass 15 May 2015 18,815 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 18,517 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 17,897 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 17,897 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 16,984 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 16,984 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 15,966 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 15,966 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 14,726 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 13,334 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 ODU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ODU, 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 ODU registered?

BT05 ODU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is BT05 ODU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 ODU shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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