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RE05 BLN

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

46,691 mi
Last recorded46,691 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 BLN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 46,691 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 43,467 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 43,467 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 41,252 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 41,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 39,390 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 36,106 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 31,502 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 29,820 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 27,396 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 25,506 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 23,701 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 21,116 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Mar 2015 18,140 miles

n/s mirror cover damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2014 17,959 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 15,077 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 12,278 miles

front tyres worn low

tested wet

Pass 8 Mar 2011 9,923 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 8,417 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 6,275 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 4,171 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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RE05 BLN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RE05 BLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE05 BLN registered?

RE05 BLN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 April 2005.

Is RE05 BLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 BLN shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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