MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,473 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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
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
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
front suspension arms starting to corrode
rear subframe and rear trailing arms starting to corrode
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!
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!
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))
Rear crossmember trailing arm starting to corrode
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear crossmember trailing arm starting to corrode
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake pads right on the limit for wear
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
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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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BT05 OYJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 May 2005.
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