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FV55 BXJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,153 mi
Last recorded126,153 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 BXJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 126,153 miles

Electrical wiring insecure stereo power lead in engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

fuel tank heatshield insecure

Fail 18 Jan 2021 126,099 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative adjusters not fitted to lamps (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust. bulb cover missing. reflector loose? (4.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring insecure stereo power lead in engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

fuel tank heatshield insecure

Pass 30 Nov 2019 121,683 miles

front headlight in poor condition

Pass 8 Dec 2018 119,491 miles

brake fluid is on minimum level

front and rear brakes worn

small earth wire is not connected

Fail 8 Dec 2018 119,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

brake fluid is on minimum level

front and rear brakes worn

small earth wire is not connected

Pass 28 Oct 2017 117,267 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 113,227 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 104,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 90,523 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 77,958 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 7 Nov 2012 67,969 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn down on inner of tyre treads

front offside brake binding slightly

offside front fog light lens damaged

rear nearside brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Nov 2011 61,040 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 61,040 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 50,564 miles

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

offside front fog lamp glass cracked

rear wiper blade splitting

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 19 Oct 2009 32,193 miles

air bag lamp on

front brake discs worn

hand brake travel

o/s/r tyre near in wear bars and perished

oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2009 32,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

air bag lamp on

front brake discs worn

hand brake travel

o/s/r tyre near in wear bars and perished

oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2008 14,351 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 13,137 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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FV55 BXJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FV55 BXJ, 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 FV55 BXJ registered?

FV55 BXJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is FV55 BXJ safe to buy?

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