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AD03 YCL

2003 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

114,951 mi
Last recorded114,951 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Almera59,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 YCL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 114,951 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 114,949 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 111,623 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 102,945 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake effort slightly low.

Pass 16 Aug 2017 89,127 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 89,127 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 73,043 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 56,800 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 39,707 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 33,555 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 33,555 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 32,612 miles

Battery is insecure.

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake are noisy in operation.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 32,612 miles

Battery is insecure.

Rear brake are noisy in operation.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 30,706 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 30,222 miles

exhaust system corroding

Fail 8 Aug 2011 30,218 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust system corroding

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear brakes noisy in operation

Pass 9 Aug 2010 28,307 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 26,718 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 26,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 24,352 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2007 20,976 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 17,065 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 17,065 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 YCL is a 2003 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YCL, 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 YCL registered?

AD03 YCL is a 2003 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 July 2003.

Is AD03 YCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 YCL shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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