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SC54 BWG

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

154,482 mi
Last recorded154,482 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC54 BWG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 154,482 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 154,482 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 149,012 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 138,334 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 129,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 129,074 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 121,607 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 114,311 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 107,494 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2016 99,935 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe from rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe from rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 91,011 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 77,159 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 68,376 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 68,375 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 61,865 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 52,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 52,544 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 45,372 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 45,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

windscreen wipers incorrectly fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2009 40,081 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 40,081 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 34,287 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 28,992 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 28,992 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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SC54 BWG is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SC54 BWG, 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 SC54 BWG registered?

SC54 BWG is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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