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BT05 OYF

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

83,594 mi
Last recorded83,594 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 83,594 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil level low

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

Under body corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2025 76,788 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Jun 2025 76,774 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2024 75,913 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 73,470 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front, both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

oil leak.

suspension components corroded.

Pass 7 Jun 2022 70,576 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 70,536 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 69,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 69,205 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 68,195 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 66,652 miles

Offside headlamp dim

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 65,064 miles

Offside dipped beam dim

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 62,940 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 62,940 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2016 61,589 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 59,012 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 59,007 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 53,622 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 53,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 47,737 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 41,613 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 35,585 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 30,441 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 30,441 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 25,401 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 20,241 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 OYF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 OYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT05 OYF registered?

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

Is BT05 OYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 OYF shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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