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BT05 PLX

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,311 mi
Last recorded99,311 miles
Recorded on30 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2016 99,311 miles
Fail 30 May 2016 99,311 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 96,703 miles

needs good oil spray

Fail 12 May 2015 96,699 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front 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)

bad oil leak from sump pan.

needs tracking

Pass 21 May 2014 92,278 miles

rear exhaust system corroding.

slight oil leak from sump.corroded.

under body starting to corrode needs good oil spray.

Fail 21 May 2014 92,278 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust system corroding.

slight oil leak from sump.corroded.

under body starting to corrode needs good oil spray.

Pass 17 May 2013 86,476 miles

front brake pads worn low

long travel on handbrake

offside front seat belt slightly twisted

slight oil leak

Pass 25 May 2012 74,152 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 61,954 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 47,666 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 47,533 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 36,668 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 24,912 miles

slight damage, offside front tyre

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 PLX 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 PLX, 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 PLX registered?

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

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