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BT05 PNU

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

93,694 mi
Last recorded93,694 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 PNU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 93,694 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 92,917 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 91,868 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 90,730 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 89,458 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 89,458 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 88,164 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 88,163 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 85,713 miles

Nearside front tyre tread worn o shoulders.

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 81,062 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

Pass 22 May 2017 78,407 miles

Offside Rear FOOT BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE

STEERING RACK IS DAMP

Fail 22 May 2017 78,407 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear FOOT BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE

STEERING RACK IS DAMP

Pass 10 May 2016 72,911 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre outer wall perished

Offside of the steering rack is damp

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 May 2015 68,837 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 68,837 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2014 64,127 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 58,911 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 58,911 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 May 2012 54,098 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 48,491 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 May 2011 48,491 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 43,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 36,048 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 26,419 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 26,419 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 PNU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PNU, 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 PNU registered?

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

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