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MF05 BJV

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,731 mi
Last recorded142,731 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 BJV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 142,731 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 142,725 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 134,295 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 134,287 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Pattern Affected (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 127,604 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 118,893 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 118,893 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 110,706 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 110,698 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 100,765 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 92,215 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 84,693 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 77,976 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 77,976 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust pipe corroded and blowing at rear joint.

Pass 31 Jul 2012 70,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper split

Pass 15 Aug 2011 64,789 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 54,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2009 46,497 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 36,286 miles

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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MF05 BJV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 58,958 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MF05 BJV, 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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MF05 BJV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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