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SO55 BHU

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

43,115 mi
Last recorded43,115 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 BHU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 43,115 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 42,529 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front wiper arm and motor mounting corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 42,529 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front wiper arm and motor mounting corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 41,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 41,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 40,719 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 39,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 39,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 38,448 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 38,448 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 37,775 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 37,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 37,222 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 36,141 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 35,095 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 35,095 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 34,300 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 33,247 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Off side and near side front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Off side and near side (2.4.G.1)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Off side and near side (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Off side and near side front and near side rear tyre,s worn on inner and outer edges

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Off side and near side to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 30,187 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2014 30,187 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2013 28,148 miles

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

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

all off the front suspension rusty

Pass 8 Oct 2012 25,871 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 23,270 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side front tyre worn on edge

near side rear tyre cut in tread

Pass 6 Oct 2010 19,797 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 17,563 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 14,130 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 14,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SO55 BHU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc 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 SO55 BHU, 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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SO55 BHU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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