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DF54 BYB

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,560 mi
Last recorded136,560 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 BYB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 136,560 miles

engine covers-under trays fitted- exhaust system corroded- o/s/r light lense slightly damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2018 121,614 miles

Back box becoming corroded

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 121,613 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Back box becoming corroded

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 103,476 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Upper seat belt height adjuster broken

boot lid catch sicking

rear wiper split

service overdue light on

test conducted under wet conditions

under body heat shields insecure

whining noise from engine whilst running

Fail 31 Jan 2017 103,476 miles

Battery insecure not clamped sufficiently, can be lifted from cradle (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Upper seat belt height adjuster broken

boot lid catch sicking

rear wiper split

service overdue light on

test conducted under wet conditions

under body heat shields insecure

whining noise from engine whilst running

Pass 30 Jan 2016 91,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link bar (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heatshield loose

n/s/f brake slightly binding

oil residue around engine

Fail 30 Jan 2016 91,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link bar (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heatshield loose

n/s/f brake slightly binding

oil residue around engine

Pass 13 Jan 2015 81,494 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Jan 2015 81,494 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2014 75,068 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 69,952 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 64,956 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 64,956 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 59,437 miles

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

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

rear brake disc's corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2011 59,437 miles

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

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

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

rear brake disc's corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2010 53,650 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 53,650 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 46,518 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 38,038 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 BYB is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DF54 BYB, 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 BYB registered?

DF54 BYB is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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