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BT05 PSZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

192,453 mi
Last recorded192,453 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 192,453 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Front exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 192,453 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Front exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 185,349 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2021 185,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2020 179,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust heats shield insecure

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2020 179,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust heats shield insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 168,665 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight leak from pipe to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 11 Apr 2019 168,665 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight leak from pipe to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 Apr 2018 161,767 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Pipes connecting to steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Rear exhaust flanage corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 153,084 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 153,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 136,313 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 130,048 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 130,048 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

inner rear pads low

Pass 23 May 2014 114,447 miles

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

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)

front tyres slightly feathered

minor exhaust leak from front pipe to centre pipe joiner

oil leak from sump area

Fail 23 May 2014 114,447 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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)

front tyres slightly feathered

minor exhaust leak from front pipe to centre pipe joiner

oil leak from sump area

Pass 18 May 2013 108,694 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 May 2012 89,977 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 89,972 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 75,059 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 75,059 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 57,929 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 44,175 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 44,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 May 2008 30,281 miles

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 PSZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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