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VA54 BJU

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

131,602 mi
Last recorded131,602 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA54 BJU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 131,602 miles

corrosion to various under vehicle suspension components

nearside front tyre worn low

Fail 27 Feb 2017 131,601 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Panhard rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to various under vehicle suspension components

nearside front tyre worn low

Pass 10 Mar 2016 124,897 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 124,869 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 115,299 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to various underbody suspension components

nearside front and offside rear inner wheel rims buckled

Pass 27 Feb 2015 115,299 miles

corrosion to various underbody suspension components

nearside front and offside rear inner wheel rims buckled

Pass 7 Mar 2014 106,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

fuel tank straps rusty.

underside of car rusty

wipers not self parking and only operate on fast speed.

Fail 5 Mar 2014 106,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust rusty

fuel tank straps rusty.

underside of car rusty

wipers not self parking and only operate on fast speed.

Pass 7 Feb 2013 98,273 miles

offside front tyre beginning to perish on outside edge

Pass 24 Jan 2012 97,528 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 90,297 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 90,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 73,907 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 73,907 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 56,403 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 43,587 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 43,587 miles

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

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

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

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

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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VA54 BJU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VA54 BJU, 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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VA54 BJU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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