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AD03 GZU

2003 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

104,863 mi
Last recorded104,863 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Almera59,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 GZU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 104,863 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 96,972 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 89,018 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 82,796 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 75,881 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 71,292 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 69,782 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 68,014 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 66,863 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output lamp damage (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 64,760 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 29 May 2015 61,540 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 56,851 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R tyre perished

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 52,982 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 49,604 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 49,604 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 46,053 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 42,276 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 38,301 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 33,180 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 28,160 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 21,639 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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AD03 GZU is a 2003 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 AD03 GZU, 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 GZU registered?

AD03 GZU is a 2003 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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