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SW53HGX
2003 NISSAN ALMERA
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1769cc
General Information
- Registration SW53HGX
- Manufacturer NISSAN
- Model ALMERA
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1769cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
12
Passes
8
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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66 Total Defects Recorded
1 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 92,832 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- front cross member corroded
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
7 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,366 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
7 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 84,366 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
8 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,483 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,795 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2016 11 Jun 20269 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 68,794 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
17 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 62,582 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
15 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 62,580 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
2 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 62,458 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
21 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 58,185 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2014Reason(s) for failure
- n/s/r tyre cracking Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
15 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 58,169 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- n/s/r tyre cracking Dangerous
- Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
4 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,543 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2013 11 Jun 202615 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,051 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2012 11 Jun 202615 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 51,047 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
10 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,856 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
5 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,661 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2010 11 Jun 202616 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,871 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2009 11 Jun 202617 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 40,086 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2008 11 Jun 202616 Aug 2007
Fail
Mileage: 40,086 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
10 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 34,494 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW53HGX was registered on 2003-12-18
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