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BT05 ZHC

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,065 mi
Last recorded71,065 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 71,065 miles

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))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear light lens held in with tape

Pass 27 Jan 2018 67,233 miles

misting of oil around steering rack

o/s/r light cluster damaged

Fail 26 Jan 2018 67,233 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust snapped (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

misting of oil around steering rack

n/s headlamp lense detiorated

o/s/r brake disc pitted & corroded on inner face

o/s/r light cluster damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2017 64,822 miles

misting of oil around steering rack

n/s headlamp lense detiorated

o/s/r light cluster damaged

Fail 13 Jan 2017 64,822 miles

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

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

misting of oil around steering rack

n/s headlamp lense detiorated

o/s/r light cluster damaged

Pass 8 Sep 2015 62,360 miles

n/s headlamp lense detiorated

o/s/r light cluster damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2014 60,029 miles

o/s/r light lense damaged

o/s/r tyre cracked & perished

Pass 4 Jul 2013 58,366 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front exhaust section slightly deteriorated

nearside front headlight dipped beam output slightly reduced

offside rear light cluster damaged

offside rear tyre badly cracked in centre tread

rear no plate slightly insecure

Fail 4 Jul 2013 58,365 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre and offside rear exhaust sections deteriorated

front exhaust section slightly deteriorated

nearside front headlight dipped beam output slightly reduced

offside rear light cluster damaged

offside rear tyre badly cracked in centre tread

rear no plate slightly insecure

Pass 19 Jul 2012 56,361 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

centre exhaust secton slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside front tyres wearing unevenly

nearside front headlight [dipped beam] light output slightly reduced

nearside rear door damaged

Fail 19 Jul 2012 56,361 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

centre exhaust secton slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside front tyres wearing unevenly

nearside front headlight [dipped beam] light output slightly reduced

nearside rear door damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2011 45,085 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 33,974 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 22,778 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 14,771 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 ZHC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZHC, 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 ZHC registered?

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

Is BT05 ZHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 ZHC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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