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BT05 ZFY

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,449 mi
Last recorded94,449 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 94,449 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 88,570 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 84,414 miles

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2015 84,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot does not stay open

Pass 28 Apr 2014 80,009 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 76,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 6 Jun 2013 76,785 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 30 May 2012 67,389 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2012 67,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 57,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

small split os wiper end

Pass 6 Jun 2011 57,748 miles

small split os wiper end

Pass 1 Jun 2010 47,742 miles

front brake pads worn

offside front and offside rear tyres worn

slight brake imbalance possibly due to low pads

Fail 1 Jun 2010 47,742 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads worn

offside front and offside rear tyres worn

slight brake imbalance possibly due to low pads

Pass 4 Jun 2009 37,625 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 27,388 miles

Offside Front 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 ZFY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ZFY, 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 ZFY registered?

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

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