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ST05 BLF

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,595 mi
Last recorded126,595 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 126,595 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 126,578 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 120,751 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2016 120,751 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 114,237 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 107,170 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 106,919 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

nearside headlamp image/beam becoming dull due to headlamp deteriorating

nearside side repeater incomplete

offside rear tyre worn/wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Jan 2014 106,919 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

nearside headlamp image becoming dull/headlamp deteriorating

nearside side repeater incomplete

offside rear tyre worn/wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2013 100,051 miles

n/s/f head light out put reduced, lense going black .

n/s/f side repeter lense broken advised last year advise replacment now.

Fail 13 Feb 2013 100,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f head light out put reduced, lense going black .

n/s/f side repeter lense broken advised last year advise replacment now.

slight mist of oil at steering rack

Pass 15 Feb 2012 84,989 miles

n/s/f side repeator lense broken

n/s/f wiper slight torn front wipers noisey

Fail 15 Feb 2012 84,989 miles

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

n/s/f side repeator lense broken

n/s/f wiper slight torn front wipers noisey

Pass 22 Feb 2011 74,866 miles

air bag light on

front brake discs pitting

slight weep @ rack pinion

Fail 18 Feb 2011 74,866 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

air bag light on

front brake discs pitting

n/s/f tyre low tread wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

slight weep @ rack pinion

Pass 6 Mar 2010 66,701 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 66,701 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag light on ?

front discs starting to pit + 23% imbalance

rear wiper torn

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 6 Mar 2009 60,030 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 60,030 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 46,717 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 46,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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 BLF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST05 BLF registered?

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

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