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BT05 OZB

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

115,067 mi
Last recorded115,067 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 OZB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 115,067 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

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

Pass 21 May 2025 113,754 miles

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2024 112,647 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 110,724 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 107,966 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 104,922 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 102,884 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 98,567 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 98,567 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low will not adjust up adjuster loose in headlamp (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 96,241 miles

Nearside Front tyre is perishing on tread and splitting on outer edge of tread and has cut on outer wall

Nearside Rear brake is starting to bind

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing on tread and splitting on outer edge of tread

Offside Front tyre is perishing on tread and splitting on outer edge of tread

Offside Rear tyre is perishing on tread and splitting on outer edge of tread

Fail 26 Apr 2018 96,241 miles

Nearside Front tyre is perishing on tread and splitting on outer edge of tread and has cut on outer wall

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

Nearside Rear brake is starting to bind

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing on tread and splitting on outer edge of tread

Offside Front tyre is perishing on tread and splitting on outer edge of tread

Offside Rear tyre is perishing on tread and splitting on outer edge of tread

Pass 26 Apr 2017 92,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 89,013 miles

corrosion around rear brake calipers and pads

corrosion rear silencer

damage to offside lower front wing

unable to fully inspect front and rear brakes due to hub caps

Pass 10 Apr 2015 85,149 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 85,147 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 80,296 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damage to offside front lower wing and inner wheel arch linner

Fail 22 Apr 2014 80,288 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damage to offside front lower wing and inner wheel arch linner

Pass 11 Apr 2013 74,362 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres slightly perished

osf sill damaged

osr wheel arch damage

osr wheel stiff to rotate

Pass 25 Apr 2012 67,285 miles

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

nsf tyre has different speed rating

osf sill damaged

osf tyre starting to perish and low on inner and outer edge

Pass 19 Apr 2011 57,390 miles

Misting of hydraulic fluid on steering rack pinion cover

Fail 18 Apr 2011 57,387 miles

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

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

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Both rear brake discs scored

Misting of hydraulic fluid on steering rack pinion cover

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2010 48,524 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 May 2009 36,714 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 27,382 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2008 27,382 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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 OZB is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OZB, 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 OZB registered?

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

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