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AD03 YBY

2003 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,013 mi
Last recorded169,013 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Nissan Almera59,774 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2013 169,013 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 169,013 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 162,032 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 162,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 157,053 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 143,312 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 143,312 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 130,270 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 130,270 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 114,033 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 100,751 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 85,551 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 83,915 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 72,085 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 58,447 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 58,440 miles

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

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 YBY is a 2003 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YBY, 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 YBY registered?

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

Is AD03 YBY safe to buy?

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