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ND05 BWN

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

111,859 mi
Last recorded111,859 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND05 BWN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 111,859 miles

Brake valve slight discharge of oil (1.1.7 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

smell of fuel to rear no sign of leak

Pass 10 Jul 2025 108,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 108,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 105,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

steering rack damp

Pass 13 Jul 2023 102,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 98,501 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 94,150 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 94,150 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 90,883 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 90,881 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 87,671 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 81,503 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 81,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 74,389 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 May 2017 74,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight damage on offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 24 May 2016 69,378 miles

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

Slight damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 19 May 2015 64,861 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Slight corrosion on both front suspension coil springs

Pass 19 May 2014 60,242 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 54,597 miles

Slight corrosion on both front suspension coil springs

Pass 17 May 2012 49,730 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 44,623 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 40,451 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 33,731 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 29,065 miles

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 BWN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ND05 BWN, 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 BWN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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