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BT05 ZFM

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

67,286 mi
Last recorded67,286 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 ZFM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 67,286 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 67,286 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 51,251 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 51,251 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 44,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Light output slightly reduced in comparison with other headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 44,164 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Light output slightly reduced in comparison with other headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 35,613 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 35,613 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 27,279 miles

Oil leak oil cap not fitted/found in engine bay ()

n/s rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 Jun 2015 26,009 miles

dampness steering rack pinion

wipers torn

Pass 4 Jun 2014 24,407 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 21,786 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 19,509 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn edges

o/s rear lamp damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2011 16,357 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

offside rear brake noisy

Fail 8 Jun 2011 16,357 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

offside rear brake noisy

Pass 7 Jun 2010 13,530 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 11,584 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 8,697 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 ZFM is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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