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BT05 ZFJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

77,743 mi
Last recorded77,743 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 77,743 miles

Front brake discs and pads wearing slightly

front and rear subfram/ chassis/ and axle starting to show slight signs of corrosion

headlight aims very hard to read

rear exhaust joint has a very slight blow

steering rack has a slight leak ?

Pass 28 Mar 2023 103,263 miles

exhaust joint has slighty blow

front subframe, suspension and rear axle starting to corrode (not holed)

headlight aims becoming very hard to read due to lense misting

Pass 25 Mar 2022 107,842 miles

Nearside Rear slight blow rear exhaust box

Pass 25 Mar 2021 98,368 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Offside Front headlamp aim hard to read due to lense misting

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

cant clearly see front or rear brake pads but look to be wearing close to limit ?

centre exhaust pipe has a slight blow

Pass 23 Mar 2020 95,762 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

cant clearly see front or rear brake pads

no reverse light

Pass 21 Mar 2019 92,361 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 92,361 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 89,374 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 89,374 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 82,269 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges slightly

Offside Front headlamp output slightly dull

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 75,363 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 67,030 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 58,669 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 53,447 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 47,757 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 21 Feb 2012 47,757 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 43,486 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 40,533 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 37,036 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 31,385 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 ZFJ 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 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZFJ, 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 ZFJ registered?

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

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