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ND05 BCU

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,970 mi
Last recorded128,970 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND05 BCU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2021 128,970 miles

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front power streering rack have slight leaking

Fail 13 Mar 2021 128,940 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both front excessively dim (4.1.4 (b))

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint leaking from power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 114,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 98,685 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 85,126 miles

advise rear brake discs worn

advise rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 22 Feb 2018 85,126 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

advise n/s/f tyre worn on edges and tread low recommend replacement 185/65/15

advise rear brake discs worn

advise rear brake pads look low and n/s/r dragging slightyly

advise rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2017 76,733 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 76,426 miles

advise exhaust corroded

advise n/s/f wiper blade split on end

advise n/s/r tyre worn slighty on edges

advise o/s/r wheel trim missing

advise rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2015 75,872 miles

rear nuber plate tarnished

Pass 6 Feb 2014 71,911 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 71,911 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 66,016 miles

advise exhaust joints rusty

advise front brake discs worn and rusty

advise front brake pads look low

advise rear brake discs worn and rusty

advise rear brake pads look low

advise rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

Fail 8 Mar 2012 65,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise exhaust rusty

Pass 8 Mar 2012 65,403 miles

advise exhaust rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2011 61,774 miles

front and rear brake pads look

front and rear brake pads look low

Pass 23 Mar 2010 52,414 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 40,044 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 30,069 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre edge down to 2mm of tread

Pass 14 Mar 2008 30,069 miles

nearside rear tyre edge down to 2mm of tread

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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ND05 BCU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc 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 ND05 BCU, 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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ND05 BCU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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