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BT55 FBO

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,374 mi
Last recorded86,374 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 FBO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 86,374 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 77,468 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 77,453 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 74,224 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 74,149 miles

Emissions not tested Too much smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 69,630 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2019 69,624 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 65,384 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2018 65,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2017 60,849 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (inner edge's (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 56,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre is perishing and ha s small cracks appearing

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

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

Rear Both Tyre's are perishing and have small cracks appearing

Pass 14 Jan 2015 52,338 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 49,383 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 46,323 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 33,320 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 27,964 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 23,573 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 17,687 miles

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)

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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BT55 FBO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BT55 FBO, 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 BT55 FBO registered?

BT55 FBO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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