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A5 FMO

2003 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,908 mi
Last recorded74,908 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Almera59,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 FMO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2016 74,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust bracket corroded but remains adequately supported

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 May 2015 71,110 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front crossmember corroded

Pass 29 May 2015 71,110 miles

front crossmember corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2014 67,462 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front cross member corroded and holed

the nearside and offside front tyres are worn on the edges

Pass 23 Apr 2014 67,462 miles

front cross member corroded and holed

the nearside and offside front tyres are worn on the edges

Pass 24 Apr 2013 63,696 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 61,139 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 57,092 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 55,087 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 55,087 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 47,377 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 40,023 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 34,947 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 28,098 miles

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

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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A5 FMO is a 2003 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 59,774 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 A5 FMO, 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 23 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 A5 FMO registered?

A5 FMO is a 2003 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is A5 FMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 FMO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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