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BT05 ZHA

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

84,610 mi
Last recorded84,610 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 84,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section corroded & slightly holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

inner rear sill areas & outer sill areas corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2025 80,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear both inner & outer sills corroded, nothing holed

Fail 1 Apr 2025 80,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear both inner & outer sills corroded, nothing holed

Pass 3 Apr 2024 77,312 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outers (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint both sides (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 77,277 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outers (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint both sides (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 73,782 miles

Nearside Rear view mirror glass damaged.

Pass 10 Mar 2022 70,592 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 70,592 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 67,912 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 65,879 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer flange area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 63,085 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 60,247 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 60,247 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 54,856 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 52,035 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 49,253 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 44,416 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 36,517 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 28,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 26,776 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 23,355 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 20,166 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 16,442 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 ZHA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ZHA, 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 ZHA registered?

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

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