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NL05 BFX

2005 Nissan Almera

Beige Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,358 mi
Last recorded93,358 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 BFX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 93,358 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 93,349 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 84,554 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2022 77,429 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 59,464 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 45,072 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 42,958 miles

Rear Exhaust corroding

Pass 10 Apr 2018 39,568 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 39,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 36,168 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 36,168 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 32,741 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 32,739 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 28,433 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 28,430 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 24,316 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 24,316 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 20,906 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 18,818 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 17,437 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 15,413 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 13,182 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 11,308 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 10,708 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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NL05 BFX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Beige with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NL05 BFX, 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 NL05 BFX registered?

NL05 BFX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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