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ML05 BBN

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,405 mi
Last recorded105,405 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 BBN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 105,405 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 98,856 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 93,007 miles

Offside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 93,007 miles

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 85,928 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

heat shield loose center of car

Fail 23 Mar 2015 85,702 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

heat shield loose center of car

Pass 26 Mar 2014 74,151 miles

unable to check center seat belt trapped by dog guard

Fail 26 Mar 2014 74,151 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable to check center seat belt trapped by dog guard

Pass 29 Mar 2013 65,381 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 65,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 52,851 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 52,851 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 40,452 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 37,082 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 35,318 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 32,077 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 32,077 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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ML05 BBN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ML05 BBN, 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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ML05 BBN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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