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BV55 JEJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Beige Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,782 mi
Last recorded56,782 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 JEJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 56,782 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 56,782 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 55,219 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 55,162 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 53,459 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 51,883 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 51,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 51,861 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 50,482 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 48,213 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 45,592 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 45,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 43,187 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 43,092 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced DIP. (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 41,497 miles

Offside DIPPED BEAM PATTERN DIM.

Pass 7 Aug 2015 39,075 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 37,256 miles

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

Fail 29 Jul 2014 37,169 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

Pass 7 Aug 2013 34,479 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 32,859 miles

OIL LEAK AT GEARBOX.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED/SPLIT.

Pass 10 Aug 2011 30,971 miles

N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL SPLIT.

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 27,390 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 24,064 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 19,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 19,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 18,505 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 18,254 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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BV55 JEJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Beige with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV55 JEJ, 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 BV55 JEJ registered?

BV55 JEJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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