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SO54 BXR

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

161,801 mi
Last recorded161,801 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 BXR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 161,801 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

headlamps misty

rear wiper missing

tank straps corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2021 161,800 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

headlamps misty

rear wiper missing

tank straps corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2020 158,460 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear wiper missing

headlamps misty

Fail 15 Apr 2020 158,448 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear wiper missing

headlamps misty

Pass 16 Apr 2019 155,050 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear wiper missing

both headlamps misty

Fail 15 Apr 2019 155,050 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear wiper missing

both headlamps misty

Pass 23 Apr 2018 151,430 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (ends) (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to underside

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front lenses (1.7.5a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front lenses (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 133,159 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 133,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 113,200 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 113,200 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 93,513 miles

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

front heat shield loose

Fail 2 Mar 2015 93,513 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front heat shield loose

Pass 17 Mar 2014 80,288 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n.s.f wheel different

Fail 17 Mar 2014 80,288 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n.s.f wheel different

Pass 12 Mar 2013 60,717 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

slight mist on steering rack

Pass 12 Mar 2012 49,191 miles

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

oil level below min mark topped up

oil misting round steering rack

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 9 Mar 2011 40,298 miles

Engine oil level low

Front brake discs corroded and scored on inner face

Rear brakes discs corroded and worn

Pass 18 Mar 2010 29,374 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 29,372 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 28,727 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 20,276 miles

air bag warning light flashing

Pass 2 Jan 2008 11,992 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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SO54 BXR is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SO54 BXR, 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 SO54 BXR registered?

SO54 BXR is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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