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LV05 BNJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Beige Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

130,404 mi
Last recorded130,404 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 BNJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 130,404 miles

both inner sills corroded-inner wheel arches corroded-coil springs corroded-front subframe corroded-rear and middle exhaust box corroded-rear brake pads wearing low-

rear brake discs corroded-nsf tyre on limit-nsf cv boot perished-nsf shocker damp-parking brake passed on limit-

Pass 13 Apr 2024 124,088 miles

both front suspension arms corroded - both front tyres pass on limit - inner and outer sills corroded - all coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded/minor leak - sump corroded/slightly damp

Pass 1 May 2023 120,029 miles

front brake discs corroded/pitted-slight oil leak-n s f link slight play-rear axle corroded-rear coil springs corroded-n s r tyre wearing low-n s r brake slightly binding-rear brake discs corroded/pitted-

rear inner sills corroded-parking brave lever slight travel-

Pass 16 May 2022 116,967 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2022 116,967 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2021 114,785 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 May 2021 114,785 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking (1.1.2 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 111,955 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 107,707 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 100,170 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 91,393 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 91,393 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 83,062 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2016 83,062 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2015 74,779 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Apr 2014 67,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2013 61,385 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 15 Apr 2013 61,385 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2012 55,270 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 49,834 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2010 43,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing inner edges of tread

Pass 28 Apr 2009 31,904 miles

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

nsr tyre out of shape

osr tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 21 Apr 2008 21,183 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 20,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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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LV05 BNJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Beige with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 LV05 BNJ, 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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LV05 BNJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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