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ST05 BEU

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,090 mi
Last recorded144,090 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 BEU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 144,090 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 144,089 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced 2x (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 140,371 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 129,771 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2015 129,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 119,867 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 119,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 119,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Wiper Split

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Jul 2013 109,462 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated/ has cracks

Fail 2 Jul 2013 109,461 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated/ has cracks

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 100,013 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated/ has cuts

Pass 26 Apr 2011 91,357 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 91,356 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

CXondition of front discs and pads

Pass 30 Apr 2010 82,145 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 64,296 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 47,067 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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ST05 BEU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ST05 BEU, 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 BEU registered?

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

Is ST05 BEU safe to buy?

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