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BT05 ZFD

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,001 mi
Last recorded88,001 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 88,001 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 88,001 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 79,001 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 79,001 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 69,979 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 69,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 64,992 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Centre Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside front headlamp insecure.

Pass 5 Feb 2013 54,320 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 54,320 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 45,795 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 45,795 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 36,981 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 35,919 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 30,020 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 25,043 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 25,043 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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 ZFD is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZFD, 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 ZFD registered?

BT05 ZFD is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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