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BV05 TCZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,465 mi
Last recorded108,465 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 TCZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 108,465 miles

Offside park brake only just met MOT limits

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both dipped beams are poor image

both front brakes are slightly binding

Fail 18 Feb 2016 108,465 miles

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

Offside park brake only just met MOT limits

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both dipped beams are poor image

both front brakes are slightly binding

Pass 13 Feb 2015 100,873 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 100,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 91,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2014 91,551 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres appear to be slightly under inflated

Pass 21 Feb 2013 82,024 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Feb 2013 82,012 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2012 71,225 miles

exhaust back box poor

handbrake high travel

rear brake discs excessively corroded

rear wiper blade unservicable

Pass 19 Feb 2011 64,336 miles

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

o/s rear brake disc advanced corrosion

rear wiper split

Pass 20 Feb 2010 54,661 miles

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

front wipers poor

Pass 28 Jan 2009 43,180 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 43,180 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

airbag warning light on

Pass 13 Feb 2008 31,977 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 TCZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BV05 TCZ, 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 TCZ registered?

BV05 TCZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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