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BT05 OXF

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

90,092 mi
Last recorded90,092 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 90,092 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 90,086 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 88,637 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 83,804 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 80,675 miles

Nearside Rear Outer door sill corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 77,953 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 77,953 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 76,078 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 75,698 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 72,719 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 69,121 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 65,915 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 63,241 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 63,241 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 60,052 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 60,052 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 53,140 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 53,139 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 50,165 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 48,255 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 48,255 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 43,949 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 39,235 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 53,754 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 25,673 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 OXF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OXF, 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 OXF registered?

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

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The MOT history for BT05 OXF shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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