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AF03 NDG

2003 Nissan Almera

Red Diesel 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,529 mi
Last recorded128,529 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Almera59,774 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 NDG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 128,529 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres feathered on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2015 117,862 miles

Offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Jan 2015 109,726 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 109,726 miles

Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 97,573 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 97,573 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 86,069 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 86,069 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 75,025 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 75,025 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 64,846 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 64,846 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2010 54,477 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 38,977 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 28,850 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 16,925 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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AF03 NDG is a 2003 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc diesel 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 AF03 NDG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF03 NDG registered?

AF03 NDG is a 2003 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is AF03 NDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 NDG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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