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BW05 HXZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

108,798 mi
Last recorded108,798 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW05 HXZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 108,798 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

general under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2023 105,727 miles

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

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

general under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2022 102,227 miles

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

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

general suspension corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2021 97,165 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

general suspension corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2020 94,281 miles

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

general suspension and underbody corrosion

sill covers fitted n/s and o/s

Pass 20 Nov 2019 91,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front exhaust bracket corroded/broken

Fail 20 Nov 2019 91,488 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front exhaust bracket corroded/broken

Pass 14 Nov 2018 83,878 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 83,878 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 79,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perished & cracked in tread

oil level low

Fail 6 Dec 2017 79,437 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perished & cracked in tread

oil level low

Pass 9 Nov 2016 76,096 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

rear tailgate struts defective

Fail 9 Nov 2016 76,096 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

rear tailgate struts defective

Pass 11 Nov 2015 72,335 miles

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)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 11 Nov 2015 72,334 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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)

Offside Rear tyre perished

emissions not tested due to broken exhaust

Pass 17 Nov 2014 68,358 miles

weld repair to rear exhaust

Fail 17 Nov 2014 68,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

weld repair to rear exhaust

Pass 30 Nov 2013 60,648 miles

tailgate struts defective

Pass 27 Nov 2012 56,177 miles

offside front tyre starting to perish

Fail 23 Nov 2012 56,123 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

offside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 15 Nov 2011 48,881 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 43,096 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 38,500 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 33,271 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 32,519 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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BW05 HXZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BW05 HXZ, 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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BW05 HXZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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