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MF05 BKJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,610 mi
Last recorded121,610 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 BKJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 121,610 miles

Lower Engine Mounting Bush Worn

N/S/F + O/S/F Dip Beam Image Poor

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 May 2018 121,518 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm -- 185 65 15 -- (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Lower Engine Mounting Bush Worn

N/S/F + O/S/F Dip Beam Image Poor

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 113,134 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak poss from sump gasket ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint on pump (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 May 2017 112,969 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak poss from sump gasket ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint on pump (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 May 2016 104,652 miles

Front Brake Disc's Pitted Lipped And Worn

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

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Cross Member (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm - 185 65 15 - (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 May 2016 401,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 65 15 Should Be Fitted (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Delaminated - 185 65 15 - (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Brake Disc's Pitted Lipped And Worn

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

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Cross Member (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm - 185 65 15 - (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2015 96,595 miles

Exhaust Centre Box Heat Sheild Insecure

Front Brake Disc's Lipped And Worn

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

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

Fail 21 May 2015 96,448 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Corrosion To Exhaust Back Box

Exhaust Centre Box Heat Sheild Insecure

Front Brake Disc's Lipped And Worn

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 89,887 miles

Advise Corrosion To All Exhaust Hangers

Corrosion To Exhaust Centre Pipe And Exhaust Back Box

Offside Front Lower 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 30 May 2013 81,132 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 24,708 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 71,452 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 63,358 miles

advise rear number plate faded

Pass 2 Jun 2010 32,929 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 32,929 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 41,865 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 32,310 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 32,310 miles

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

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 BKJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MF05 BKJ, 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 BKJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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