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AD03 BUE

2003 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,220 mi
Last recorded131,220 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Almera59,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 BUE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 131,220 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 125,428 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 119,919 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

auxilary belt is frayed

o/s number plate bulb is dim

Pass 24 Jan 2013 119,919 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

auxilary belt is frayed

o/s number plate bulb is dim

Pass 19 Jan 2012 110,630 miles

engine mangerment light on

engine mis-fire

Pass 11 Jan 2011 98,026 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 98,025 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 88,105 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 88,105 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2009 77,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs appear worn

Pass 7 Mar 2009 77,913 miles

front brake discs appear worn

Pass 10 Mar 2008 66,643 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 44,540 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 40,042 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 36,703 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 36,703 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 36,703 miles

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

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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AD03 BUE is a 2003 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AD03 BUE, 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.

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What year was AD03 BUE registered?

AD03 BUE is a 2003 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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