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BT54 UTX

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

99,240 mi
Last recorded99,240 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 UTX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 99,240 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 99,240 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 95,679 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 90,359 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 90,359 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 84,314 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 84,314 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 79,415 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 79,392 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Plastic sills fitted obscuring components

Pass 7 Feb 2019 74,464 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 74,464 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 70,522 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 70,522 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 65,558 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 65,558 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 60,414 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 60,414 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 55,285 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 55,285 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 49,960 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 44,741 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 44,741 miles

Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 36,778 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 36,778 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 32,801 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 28,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 28,368 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 24,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 24,125 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 19,350 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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BT54 UTX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 BT54 UTX, 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 BT54 UTX registered?

BT54 UTX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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