# SM03FHT — NISSAN ALMERA MOT History & Vehicle Check SM03FHT is a Silver NISSAN ALMERA, Petrol (1769cc), first registered 2003-03-31. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for SM03FHT — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/. ## Vehicle details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Registration | SM03FHT | | Make | NISSAN | | Model | ALMERA | | Colour | Silver | | Fuel type | Petrol | | Engine size | 1769cc | | First registered | 2003-03-31 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2017-07-11 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 21 - Passes: 12 - Fails: 9 - Pass rate: 57.14% - Total defects recorded: 80 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2016-07-12 14:56:21 | PASSED | 133,572 MI | 2017-07-11 00:00:00 | | 2016-06-20 08:41:16 | FAILED | 133,557 MI | — | | 2015-05-14 13:08:47 | PASSED | 121,459 MI | 2016-06-11 00:00:00 | | 2015-05-13 09:42:37 | FAILED | 121,447 MI | — | | 2014-06-12 16:04:11 | PASSED | 109,250 MI | 2015-06-11 00:00:00 | | 2014-06-12 13:13:02 | FAILED | 109,244 MI | — | | 2013-05-23 15:02:07 | PASSED | 95,035 MI | 2014-05-22 00:00:00 | | 2013-05-22 09:43:51 | FAILED | 95,031 MI | — | | 2012-07-02 12:27:02 | PASSED | 85,016 MI | 2013-07-01 00:00:00 | | 2012-07-02 09:36:15 | FAILED | 85,016 MI | — | | 2012-06-26 16:53:26 | FAILED | 84,842 MI | — | | 2011-06-30 14:49:52 | PASSED | 76,266 MI | 2012-07-01 00:00:00 | | 2011-06-29 15:38:51 | FAILED | 76,264 MI | — | | 2010-06-09 15:39:11 | PASSED | 65,427 MI | 2011-07-01 00:00:00 | | 2010-06-09 10:25:35 | FAILED | 65,427 MI | — | | 2009-07-02 17:06:39 | PASSED | 55,033 MI | 2010-07-01 00:00:00 | | 2008-11-27 10:51:02 | PASSED | 47,976 MI | 2009-11-26 00:00:00 | | 2007-11-28 08:36:22 | PASSED | 35,342 MI | 2008-11-26 00:00:00 | | 2007-03-13 09:15:36 | PASSED | 30,154 MI | 2008-03-31 00:00:00 | | 2007-03-13 09:15:36 | FAILED | 30,154 MI | — | | 2006-03-13 09:41:34 | PASSED | 19,936 MI | 2007-03-31 00:00:00 | ### Defects and advisories **2016-07-12 14:56:21 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n) - ADVISORY: Brake pedal spongy and more travel than normal, but suitable for test. **2016-06-20 08:41:16 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - FAIL: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) - FAIL: Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) - FAIL: Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) - FAIL: Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) - FAIL: Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3) - FAIL: Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4) - FAIL: Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) - FAIL: Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) **2015-05-13 09:42:37 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) - FAIL: Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) **2014-06-12 16:04:11 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) **2014-06-12 13:13:02 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) - FAIL: Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) - FAIL: Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) - FAIL: Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c) - FAIL: Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) - FAIL: Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4) - FAIL: Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) **2013-05-23 15:02:07 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) - ADVISORY: rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b) - ADVISORY: front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b) - ADVISORY: Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a) - ADVISORY: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e) - ADVISORY: Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - USER ENTERED: exhaust deteriorated **2013-05-22 09:43:51 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e) - ADVISORY: Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) - ADVISORY: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) - ADVISORY: rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b) - ADVISORY: front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b) - FAIL: Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2) - FAIL: Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) - FAIL: Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) - FAIL: Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) - FAIL: Offside Front Upper Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) - FAIL: Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) - FAIL: Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) - FAIL: Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) - FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) - FAIL: rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) - USER ENTERED: exhaust deteriorated **2012-07-02 12:27:02 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a) **2012-07-02 09:36:15 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a) - ADVISORY: front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b) - ADVISORY: Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) - ADVISORY: Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - FAIL: Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) - FAIL: Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) **2012-06-26 16:53:26 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) - FAIL: Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) - USER ENTERED: nearside front brake flexy hose clip missing to secure hose. - USER ENTERED: both front top strut mounts slight stiff lock to lock. **2011-06-29 15:38:51 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) - FAIL: Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) - USER ENTERED: wheel alignment - USER ENTERED: front brake pads worn **2010-06-09 10:25:35 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) - FAIL: Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) **2008-11-27 10:51:02 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) **2007-03-13 09:15:36 (FAILED)** - PRS: Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for SM03FHT is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/SM03FHT. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.