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ST05 BHL

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

78,111 mi
Last recorded78,111 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 78,111 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 May 2026 78,111 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 75,922 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 75,922 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to rack (2.1.5 (a))

heat shield insecure

Pass 8 May 2024 73,922 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 73,835 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

heat shield loose

Pass 22 May 2023 71,668 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 71,661 miles

Offside Front Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 69,196 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 May 2022 69,196 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 66,431 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 66,431 miles

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

rear brake imbalance just met figures.

Fail 10 May 2021 66,431 miles

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

rear brake imbalance just met figures.

Pass 13 May 2020 64,348 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

perish cracking on tyres

Pass 3 Apr 2019 61,177 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 58,388 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 58,368 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 55,166 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 51,756 miles

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

Nearside Front been run flat

Pass 8 Apr 2015 48,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Apr 2014 44,919 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 41,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise near side front tyre been run flate

Pass 12 Apr 2012 38,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2011 35,520 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 31,207 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 26,626 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 22,566 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 BHL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc 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 ST05 BHL, 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 BHL registered?

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

Is ST05 BHL safe to buy?

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