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DF05 BBN

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

81,800 mi
Last recorded81,800 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 BBN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 81,800 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 80,275 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 80,275 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 78,690 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 76,461 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 76,461 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 74,526 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 72,341 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel filler breather corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2019 71,207 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 69,598 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 69,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and offside (1.8.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 68,210 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output opaque--o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cover missing (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 62,131 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 58,188 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 55,562 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 46,872 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 44,188 miles

all tyres wearing low

Pass 1 Jul 2010 39,177 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 29,170 miles

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

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

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 19 Jun 2008 20,565 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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DF05 BBN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DF05 BBN, 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 DF05 BBN registered?

DF05 BBN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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