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AG02 UGJ

2002 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

129,953 mi
Last recorded129,953 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Nissan Almera64,387 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG02 UGJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 129,953 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 129,833 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2025 126,221 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills \ floor to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 122,384 miles

Front Lower panel corroded

Rear suspension corroded

both floor to sills and outer sills corroded at rear

Fail 14 May 2024 122,379 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

Front Lower panel corroded

Rear suspension corroded

both floor to sills and outer sills corroded at rear

Pass 5 May 2023 118,150 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both worn and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both inner sills corroded at rear

Pass 7 May 2022 113,952 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess cross member (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 109,857 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 109,812 miles

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 103,429 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 97,729 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 97,654 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 93,283 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 93,281 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking Caliper (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 91,509 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all coil springs corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 23 Jun 2016 91,509 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all coil springs corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Jun 2015 86,810 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2014 83,064 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 77,080 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 70,928 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heatshields insecure

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/side wiper blade split

Pass 27 Jul 2011 64,411 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight weep from power steering pipes

Tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 29 Jul 2010 56,816 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

heatshield on cat insecure

slight oil leak gearbox

Pass 27 Jul 2009 49,119 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 41,584 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2007 35,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 35,215 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 29,313 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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AG02 UGJ is a 2002 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 64,387 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 AG02 UGJ, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AG02 UGJ is a 2002 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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