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DF54 BNU

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,809 mi
Last recorded99,809 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 BNU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2025 99,809 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 49,728 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner rear of sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 47,592 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 45,724 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 45,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 43,904 miles

Inner section of both sills at the rear are rusty

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 42,236 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 42,236 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Device holder and teddy (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits High (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 40,195 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 37,624 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 34,923 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 13 Dec 2017 34,923 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 32,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

wiper blades only just acceptable

Fail 20 Dec 2016 32,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working possible wiring fault as it worked after the boot was opened and shut (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

wiper blades only just acceptable

Pass 28 Dec 2015 29,657 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 26,868 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 24,454 miles

Long travel handbrake

Fail 28 Dec 2012 21,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 21,722 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 18,725 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 15,665 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 12,384 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 9,251 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 6,091 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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DF54 BNU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DF54 BNU, 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 DF54 BNU registered?

DF54 BNU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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