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LD05 BFJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

103,862 mi
Last recorded103,862 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 BFJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 103,862 miles

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

fuel filler kneck rusty

oil leak from power steering

Pass 31 Mar 2025 103,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

petrol filler kneck rusty

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 3 Apr 2024 102,668 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated fuel filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 11 Apr 2023 101,805 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

headlamp lenses dirty

Pass 21 May 2022 99,812 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 97,290 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 97,290 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 94,980 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS/OS (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2019 92,381 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 89,157 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 85,111 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 79,579 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 73,435 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 67,520 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 60,530 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 49,671 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 38,609 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 27,347 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 15,859 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 4,576 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 4,576 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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LD05 BFJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LD05 BFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD05 BFJ registered?

LD05 BFJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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