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BT05 OYJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,473 mi
Last recorded106,473 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 106,473 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 106,473 miles

Central Rear Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2024 105,667 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

battery slightly insecure

Fail 4 Jan 2024 105,667 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

battery slightly insecure

Fail 30 Nov 2023 105,465 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission Gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine sump corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Gearbox sump corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2022 103,733 miles

front suspension arms starting to corrode

rear subframe and rear trailing arms starting to corrode

Pass 13 Oct 2021 101,629 miles

Both the front control arms and certain areas on the underneath of the car are starting to corrode.

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Slight chip on the windscreen.

Offside Front Headlight aim is right on the limit. Advise sorting!

Rear Handbrake performance is right on the limit on both the rear wheels. Advise sorting as soon as possible!

Fail 13 Oct 2021 101,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both the front control arms and certain areas on the underneath of the car are starting to corrode.

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Slight chip on the windscreen.

Offside Front Headlight aim is right on the limit. Advise sorting!

Rear Handbrake performance is right on the limit on both the rear wheels. Advise sorting as soon as possible!

Pass 14 Oct 2020 100,442 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 100,430 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 100,430 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 82,559 miles

Rear crossmember trailing arm starting to corrode

Fail 16 Nov 2017 82,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear crossmember trailing arm starting to corrode

Pass 28 Oct 2016 72,190 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 72,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 63,516 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 63,516 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 57,524 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 46,874 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 39,446 miles

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

front brake pads right on the limit for wear

Pass 12 May 2011 29,384 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 17,859 miles
Pass 25 May 2009 16,002 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 15,488 miles

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

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 OYJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OYJ, 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 OYJ registered?

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

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