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DS05 BYB

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

112,855 mi
Last recorded112,855 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 BYB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 112,855 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 110,479 miles

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle but not excessive

Pass 14 Dec 2022 107,654 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 104,417 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 101,835 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 101,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 97,156 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 97,156 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2018 93,858 miles

Front exhaust mounting broken but system adequately supported

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 19 Jun 2017 89,822 miles

tread on both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 19 Jun 2017 89,822 miles

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

tread on both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 16 Jun 2016 85,179 miles

Front exhaust mounting broke but system adequately supported

Pass 11 Jun 2015 79,049 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 72,145 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 64,995 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 64,995 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 58,345 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 50,322 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn close to wear bars

Pass 5 Jul 2010 43,205 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 35,641 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 35,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 29,429 miles

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

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

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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DS05 BYB is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DS05 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 DS05 BYB registered?

DS05 BYB is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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