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AD03 YCK

2003 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

146,107 mi
Last recorded146,107 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Almera59,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 YCK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 146,107 miles

fan belt fraying

Pass 20 Jan 2025 140,978 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 136,184 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember/radiator support (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside headlamp slightly loose

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

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 13 Jan 2023 132,420 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside headlamp slightly loose

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 132,420 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside headlamp slightly loose

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 129,353 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member/ Radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp slightly loose

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 125,115 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 120,071 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 120,071 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 111,897 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 102,283 miles

Central Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 95,909 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 95,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 85,221 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 73,442 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 73,439 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 63,398 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 54,635 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 51,149 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 45,643 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 40,239 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 34,505 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 28,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 22,206 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 19,995 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 YCK is a 2003 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YCK, 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 YCK registered?

AD03 YCK is a 2003 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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