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RE05 BZO

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,921 mi
Last recorded97,921 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 97,921 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 95,738 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 95,737 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Roadwheel tight to turn

Fail 17 Oct 2017 95,705 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure support brkt broken (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel bearing not tested (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel bearing not tested (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack head unit very wet (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre outer wall has a cut close to the required limit but has not reached the ply or cords

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 92,372 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Oct 2016 92,371 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 89,763 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 55 r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 87,464 miles

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

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

nearside headlamp slightly insecure

rear wiper split

Fail 20 Oct 2014 87,464 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside headlamp slightly insecure

rear wiper split

Pass 26 Sep 2013 80,040 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 75,108 miles

Both headlights, light output poor - patern visible

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

slight leak reversing light switch

Pass 12 Feb 2013 75,108 miles

Both headlights, light output poor - patern visible

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

slight leak reversing light switch

Pass 7 Feb 2012 68,452 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 61,860 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 42,895 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 31,174 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 31,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 24,552 miles

o/s rear tyre low inner edge/n/s/f tyre low edges/n/s/r/ tyre wearing outter edge

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 BZO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RE05 BZO, 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 RE05 BZO registered?

RE05 BZO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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