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BV05 TBU

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,910 mi
Last recorded131,910 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 TBU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 131,910 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 116,981 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 103,000 miles

all test under wet condition

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 90,446 miles

both front head lamp faded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 79,303 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 79,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 75,657 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 75,657 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 68,541 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 68,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 56,936 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 44,974 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 44,954 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 30,868 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 25,169 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 84,072 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 18,374 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 TBU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TBU, 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 BV05 TBU registered?

BV05 TBU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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