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ST05 BUO

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,759 mi
Last recorded90,759 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 90,759 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive multiple suspension components at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 90,757 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive multiple suspension components at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 84,566 miles

advise oil leak at sump pan.

Pass 20 Apr 2017 82,303 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear coated in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak sump pan ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 79,038 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 79,038 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 73,614 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 73,614 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 66,987 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 66,987 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 61,416 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 55,429 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 49,619 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 42,009 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 34,112 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 27,575 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 BUO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BUO, 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 BUO registered?

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

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