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DF05 BYV

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

100,587 mi
Last recorded100,587 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 BYV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 100,587 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 100,587 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 96,323 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 94,636 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 94,634 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 93,014 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 90,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 90,672 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 86,587 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 86,587 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 82,787 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 82,787 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 79,375 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

floor panels chassis rails are starting to corrode surface rust

front cross member is starting to corrode surface rust

oil leaks

rear inner sills and suspension mountings are starting to corrode surface rust

steering and suspension components are starting to corrode surface rust

Fail 21 Dec 2017 79,371 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust section (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported section (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

floor panels chassis rails are starting to corrode surface rust

front cross member is starting to corrode surface rust

oil leaks

rear inner sills and suspension mountings are starting to corrode surface rust

steering and suspension components are starting to corrode surface rust

Pass 21 Dec 2016 76,116 miles

rear wiper blade not clearing screen

Fail 21 Dec 2016 76,116 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper blade not clearing screen

Pass 4 Jan 2016 68,934 miles

both dip beam very dim

Fail 4 Jan 2016 68,934 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

both dip beam very dim

Pass 18 Dec 2014 63,524 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 59,373 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both dip beam patterns very weak

Pass 8 Nov 2012 54,321 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 50,462 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front headlamp has movement (insecure)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 50,462 miles

offside front headlamp has movement (insecure)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 41,635 miles

rear discs have slight corrosion/lip

Pass 2 Oct 2009 35,155 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 27,222 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 BYV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DF05 BYV, 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 BYV registered?

DF05 BYV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is DF05 BYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF05 BYV shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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