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EC51 BAC

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

89,704 mi
Last recorded89,704 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEC51 BAC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 89,704 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 86,087 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 86,087 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 83,578 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 83,578 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 81,231 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 79,648 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 79,648 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 78,294 miles

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

some perishing of offside and nearside rear tyres

Pass 7 Aug 2019 74,577 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 67,147 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 67,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 66,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 61,208 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 61,205 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 50,013 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 49,580 miles

Exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 May 2016 49,580 miles

Exhaust is slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 8 May 2015 48,562 miles

N/s and rear wipers split

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2014 47,525 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 46,479 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 44,000 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 39,783 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 35,291 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 30,472 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 26,356 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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EC51 BAC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EC51 BAC, 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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EC51 BAC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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