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BT05 ZFG

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,885 mi
Last recorded131,885 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 131,885 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ALSO SOME ATTATCHED COMPONANTS/MOUNTING AREA (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

UNDER CAR CORRODED IN PLACES

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2020 131,885 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT VOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGE 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ALSO SOME ATTATCHED COMPONANTS/MOUNTING AREA (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

UNDER CAR CORRODED IN PLACES

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2019 123,325 miles

SOME UNDER CAR COMPONANTS CORRODED

Fail 19 Sep 2019 123,323 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens.s dull and scratched (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

SOME UNDER CAR COMPONANTS CORRODED

Pass 23 Aug 2018 115,725 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 115,723 miles

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

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no beam image (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all other (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 110,659 miles

offside front tyre starting to perish

steering rack has a slight leak

Fail 6 Sep 2017 110,659 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

offside front tyre starting to perish

steering rack has a slight leak

Pass 20 Oct 2016 109,646 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 105,420 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 105,420 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 97,872 miles

sump corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2014 87,390 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 78,588 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 69,193 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 69,193 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 60,341 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 52,118 miles

Front tyres Worn on inner edge.

Pass 18 Mar 2009 42,257 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 36,836 miles

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 ZFG is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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