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ST05 BDF

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

121,520 mi
Last recorded121,520 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 BDF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 May 2019 121,520 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 113,583 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 102,770 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 93,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has screw in tread

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 82,878 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 71,085 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 61,084 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre starting to crack on outer sidewall

Pass 12 Jun 2012 49,669 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 43,020 miles

Boot area full of items

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 40,435 miles

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

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 16 Mar 2009 37,285 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 34,058 miles

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

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

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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ST05 BDF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 ST05 BDF, 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 ST05 BDF registered?

ST05 BDF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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