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ST05 BFZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,821 mi
Last recorded137,821 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 137,821 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 137,686 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 137,586 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 137,161 miles

Central Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 134,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2020 130,939 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged covered with adhesive tape. (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2020 130,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low headlamp adjustment component insecure/broken. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached brackets broken. (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure secured with adhesive tape. (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged covered with adhesive tape. (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 122,634 miles

Nearside Rear lens covered in tape

Nearside door mirror glass missing

possible rear pads getting low

Fail 28 Mar 2019 122,634 miles

Nearside Rear lens covered in tape

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

possible rear pads getting low

Pass 24 Apr 2018 115,788 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 115,788 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 107,056 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 97,220 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 97,217 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 88,514 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

inner rear sills (both) slight corrosion

n/s/r tyre slight cracking outside wall

wheel covers fited obscuring some components

Fail 1 Apr 2015 88,513 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

inner rear sills (both) slight corrosion

n/s/r tyre slight cracking outside wall

power steering fluid reservior mist of oil

wheel covers fited obscuring some components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 80,304 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2014 80,234 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2013 72,234 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 64,165 miles

offside front shock absorber mounting deteriated

Pass 21 Feb 2011 55,917 miles

ofside front spring isolater deteriated not in correct position

Pass 8 Mar 2010 48,415 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 48,415 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 39,274 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 39,274 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 32,119 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 BFZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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