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WF55 BTO

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,332 mi
Last recorded103,332 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 BTO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 103,332 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 93,231 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 79,426 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 79,426 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 72,405 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 72,405 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 62,682 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 62,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 54,071 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 49,316 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 49,316 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 46,508 miles

Nearside Rear pads knocking

Offside Rear pads knocking

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flange join tot back box slight hole (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 44,373 miles

brake pads moving up and down inside carrier both sides

n/s/r brakes starting to bind

Fail 8 Sep 2014 44,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

n/s/r brakes starting to bind

Pass 20 Sep 2013 41,811 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 41,811 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 38,200 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 38,200 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 33,580 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 29,455 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2009 23,671 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 23,671 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 16,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 16,525 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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WF55 BTO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WF55 BTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF55 BTO registered?

WF55 BTO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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