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BV05 SXF

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

104,455 mi
Last recorded104,455 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 SXF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 104,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 102,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 102,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 101,508 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 99,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 97,760 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 95,869 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 95,869 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 94,391 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 89,904 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 86,076 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 82,655 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)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 78,689 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 72,663 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 65,866 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 59,834 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 52,448 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 46,668 miles

both front wipers split

n/s/f tyre getting low inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2010 41,555 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 36,260 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 33,938 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 33,938 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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BV05 SXF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BV05 SXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV05 SXF registered?

BV05 SXF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is BV05 SXF safe to buy?

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