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AEZ 3742

2004 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,868 mi
Last recorded138,868 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Nissan Almera59,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEZ 3742
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 138,868 miles

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 138,868 miles

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 133,715 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Dec 2024 133,715 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 128,341 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 124,782 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 124,782 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside parking brake just met the legal requirement

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

Offside Front streering has slight play comb. of ball joint and inner arm/track rod end

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 115,541 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2020 104,416 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 87,197 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

MAJOR oil leak from trasmission

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres x2 worn on edges 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 86,980 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT/HOLE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

MAJOR oil leak from trasmission

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Center 195/55/16 ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Outer edge ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres x2 worn on edges 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 78,670 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 78,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 67,812 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rattle from rear exhaust area

Pass 18 Jun 2016 54,017 miles

both front tyres wear on edges 195 55r16

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2016 53,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wear on edges 195 55r16

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2015 38,911 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 34,002 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 33,865 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 31,697 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 31,697 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 25,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 17,588 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 17,588 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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AEZ 3742 is a 2004 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 59,550 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 AEZ 3742, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Almera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AEZ 3742 registered?

AEZ 3742 is a 2004 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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