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2003 NISSAN ALMERA
General Information
- Registration GP53TFA
- Manufacturer NISSAN
- Model ALMERA
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1497cc
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- Expired 24 Jun 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 115,551 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Strut top mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
12 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 111,700 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2019 24 Jun 20269 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 111,646 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake discs worn and lipped
3 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 103,035 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Front sill holed
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
22 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 102,783 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Bonnet retaining device ineffective secondry catch siezed (8.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Front sill holed
18 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 98,144 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
18 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 98,142 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- exhaust heat shield loose
18 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 94,165 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2015Reason(s) for failure
- nearside rear tyre perished inner and outer wall Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
18 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 94,164 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- nearside rear tyre perished inner and outer wall Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
19 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 89,957 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2014 24 Jun 202619 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 89,956 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
19 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 87,105 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 87,103 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 84,327 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
12 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 84,327 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
13 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 82,066 MI
24 Jun 202613 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 82,066 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2011 24 Jun 202614 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 79,020 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2010 24 Jun 202611 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 79,020 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
13 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 70,462 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2009 24 Jun 20268 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 60,056 MI
24 Jun 20268 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 60,056 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2008 24 Jun 202616 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 50,035 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2007 24 Jun 202616 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 50,035 MI
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GP53TFA was registered on 2003-12-16
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