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BT55 NFR

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

82,520 mi
Last recorded82,520 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 NFR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2021 82,520 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2020 78,606 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 78,606 miles

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

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 74,853 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 74,853 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Seat belt damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system at caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 71,287 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 65,804 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 65,804 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 58,874 miles

Front inner face of both front brake discs showing signs of corrosion.

Rear rear discs corroded.

Fail 3 Dec 2015 58,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced headlights dim (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced headlights dim (1.7.5a)

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

Front inner face of both front brake discs showing signs of corrosion.

Rear rear discs corroded.

Pass 8 Dec 2014 51,322 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 51,322 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 45,924 miles

All tyres at 4mm of tread

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 45,924 miles

All tyres at 4mm of tread

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 41,202 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 41,202 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 35,832 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 35,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 30,836 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 30,836 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 25,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 25,751 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 20,780 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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BT55 NFR 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 52.2%.

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 NFR, 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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BT55 NFR is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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