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MJ05 BBZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,500 mi
Last recorded77,500 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 BBZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2020 77,500 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 74,993 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 74,993 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 71,051 miles

UNABLE TO VISUALY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Pass 30 Jun 2017 66,407 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

Fail 26 Jun 2017 66,404 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working CENTRE HI-LEVEL (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 62,362 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 57,729 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 52,163 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 52,163 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 46,677 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 41,308 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON LIMIT

Pass 11 Jul 2011 34,647 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 27,846 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 20,515 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 12,328 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 11,526 miles

N/S/F TYRE 2--3MM AND WORN ON EDGES REQ NEW A.S.A.P

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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MJ05 BBZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MJ05 BBZ, 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 MJ05 BBZ registered?

MJ05 BBZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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