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ST05 BTF

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

73,580 mi
Last recorded73,580 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 73,580 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 73,580 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 69,993 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 66,922 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded

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

Power steering rack damp

Fail 9 Mar 2022 66,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded

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

Power steering rack damp

Pass 15 Mar 2021 64,051 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 61,653 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 57,806 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

steering rack slight leak

Pass 7 Mar 2018 53,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component at rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 50,304 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 50,304 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 46,390 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 42,768 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 38,823 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 35,076 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 32,190 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 29,231 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 26,857 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 24,096 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 21,199 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 BTF 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 85%.

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 BTF, 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 BTF registered?

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

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