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BT05 ZGN

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,028 mi
Last recorded95,028 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 ZGN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2020 95,028 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 92,528 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing and damaged also - recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension components corroded

Under body has slight corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2019 69,386 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 69,385 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 63,952 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 63,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 59,884 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 185/65/15 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks to the tread and side wall but no cords exposed 185/65/15

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 59,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 185/65/15 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks to the tread and side wall but no cords exposed 185/65/15

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 54,690 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

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

nearside front tyre has slight damage to the outer side wall 185/65/15 88H

nearside rear tyre has cracks to the tread and side wall but not deep enough to reach the cords 185/65/15 88H

offside rear tyre has cracks to the tread and side wall but not deep enough to reach the cords 185/65/15 88H

offside rear tyre has slight damage to the inner and outer side wall 185/65/15 88H

offside rear tyre is worn on the outer edge 185/65/15 88H

Fail 3 Jul 2014 49,827 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 49,827 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Jul 2013 46,266 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 46,258 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine management light on

Pass 11 Jun 2012 41,539 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 36,600 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 32,182 miles

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

air bag warning light flashing

rear wiper blade slight tear

Pass 18 Jun 2009 28,132 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 21,874 miles

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

unable to inspect brake pads.

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 ZGN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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