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ST05 BSY

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

97,531 mi
Last recorded97,531 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 97,531 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 29 Apr 2026 97,527 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Both Sides

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 30 Apr 2025 95,784 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 94,095 miles

All Suspension Corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 94,095 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

All Suspension Corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 92,839 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Slight Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking With Age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension Slightly Corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2022 91,280 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension Components Slight Corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2021 89,702 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension Components Slighty Corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2020 87,618 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 85,303 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 83,404 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 81,240 miles

Rear rear tyres perishing

Pass 22 Mar 2016 79,250 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 79,249 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 77,030 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 77,029 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 74,521 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 72,080 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 69,345 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 67,041 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 22 Mar 2010 51,597 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 36,422 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 26,214 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 BSY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BSY, 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 BSY registered?

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

Is ST05 BSY safe to buy?

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