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OY05 BYD

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

101,218 mi
Last recorded101,218 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 BYD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2026 101,218 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s , o/s, front and back (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s front drop link ball joint slight play

Pass 8 Aug 2025 94,991 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 94,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 88,888 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 83,993 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 83,991 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2022 79,202 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 76,101 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 73,581 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 73,581 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 70,044 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 70,044 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 67,004 miles

Both Front Headlamps And Front Number Plate Slight Play

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside And Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 66,025 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 65,036 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Wearing On Edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 63,825 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 61,896 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 61,895 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 56,795 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 51,224 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 44,983 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 44,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 35,374 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 31,344 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 31,344 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 19,904 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 66,872 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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OY05 BYD is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 OY05 BYD, 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 OY05 BYD registered?

OY05 BYD is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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