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BT05 OXJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

118,477 mi
Last recorded118,477 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 118,477 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

drive belt tensioner pulley has play

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

rear seats not in use

Pass 21 May 2025 114,766 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2025 114,766 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 110,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, perished and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 May 2024 110,227 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced too dim (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced too dim (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, perished and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 23 May 2023 104,723 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 May 2023 104,723 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2022 99,607 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 May 2022 99,607 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 94,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

steering rack has slight leak

Fail 27 May 2021 94,715 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

clutch fluid level low

steering rack has slight leak

Pass 29 May 2020 92,114 miles

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 16 May 2019 85,982 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 16 May 2019 85,982 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 17 May 2018 80,248 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 73,806 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 66,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 May 2016 66,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 60,169 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 60,167 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2014 53,555 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 48,001 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 40,314 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 40,313 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)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 34,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 29,386 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 24,539 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 20,280 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 OXJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 OXJ, 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 OXJ registered?

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

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