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ST05 BRZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,720 mi
Last recorded97,720 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 BRZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2021 97,720 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 91,290 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 91,233 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking AT RACK (2.1.5 (a))

ADVISORY OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE LOOSE

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 86,853 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake effort just met

Pass 26 Mar 2018 79,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 75,512 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 75,512 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 70,167 miles

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

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 19 Mar 2015 64,316 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 58,484 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 52,418 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Mar 2013 52,418 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2012 45,589 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 45,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 38,282 miles

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 30 Mar 2010 32,952 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 28,800 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 23,906 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 BRZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BRZ, 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 BRZ registered?

ST05 BRZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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