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BT05 OZM

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,399 mi
Last recorded83,399 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 OZM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 83,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced not severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Sep 2016 83,375 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced not severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 75,764 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc corroding/pitting.

Pass 10 May 2014 72,676 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front tyres a different size to rear.

Fail 10 May 2014 72,661 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 67,543 miles

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

slight seep power steering rack.

wiper blades deteriorating.

Fail 18 May 2013 67,494 miles

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

slight seep power steering rack.

wiper blades deteriorating.

Pass 19 May 2012 63,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 56,634 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 May 2010 44,441 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 33,105 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 22,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight run out o/s/r brake disc.

Pass 10 May 2008 22,029 miles

slight run out o/s/r brake disc.

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 OZM is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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