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BT05 PTX

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,363 mi
Last recorded70,363 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 70,363 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 70,363 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 65,248 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component o/s rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

o/s/r lamp unit damaged

Pass 31 May 2018 61,447 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 May 2018 61,447 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2017 58,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR GASKET AREA (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/R INNER 1.8mm + PERISHED >>> NEW ADVISED (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 58,501 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven N/S SLOWER TO OPERATE (3.7.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort O/S (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT >>> WHEEL OFF CHECK ADVISED (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR GASKET AREA (7.1.2)

O/S/R CALIPER LEVER HELD OVER/ON

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/R INNER 1.8mm + PERISHED >>> NEW ADVISED (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 54,624 miles

front number plate damaged

o/s/r lamp damaged

o/s/r tyre perished

rear discs corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2015 49,990 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Outer wall on nearside front tyre damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2014 45,996 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2013 42,115 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 42,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 36,228 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre punctured

Pass 8 Feb 2011 29,888 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 29,888 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 25,555 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 25,555 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 20,889 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 PTX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PTX, 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 PTX registered?

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

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