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BT05 OYG

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

123,919 mi
Last recorded123,919 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 OYG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 123,919 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 120,241 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 120,241 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 114,723 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlights in poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2022 109,184 miles

offside headlight in poor condition

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 105,126 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 101,326 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive powersteering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 101,326 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive powersteering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 94,960 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 86,331 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 80,374 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 80,374 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2017 78,236 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 May 2016 72,712 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 67,217 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

nearside front tyre has small chunks out of the outer wall

Pass 4 Jun 2014 57,225 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 43,150 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 34,648 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 28,678 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 23,836 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 23,836 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2009 21,104 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 18,178 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 OYG is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OYG, 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 OYG registered?

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

Is BT05 OYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 OYG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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