2003 Nissan Almera 1.5L Petrol · AP03 ORZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a fluctuating trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in November 2025 at 108,313 miles, it failed just two days prior due to excessively binding front brakes and poor tyre condition. The recurrence of brake binding, noted in both 2023 and 2025, suggests a persistent issue with the front calipers or sliders that is only addressed when a failure occurs. At 23 years old, the recorded mileage of 108,313 miles represents an average of approximately 4,700 miles per year. This low usage often correlates with the degradation of rubber components rather than mechanical wear from distance. Between November 2024 and November 2025, the car covered only 1,049 miles, yet it suffered multiple failures for perished tyres and seized brake components. This pattern indicates the vehicle may sit for long periods, leading to dry rot in the tyres and corrosion of the braking system hardware. A buyer must inspect the front suspension and steering specifically, as the track rod end dust covers were previously flagged as damaged and insecure in late 2024. The major exhaust leak identified in 2024 requires a thorough check to ensure the entire system has not suffered structural corrosion beyond the center box. Given the history of inner-edge tyre wear and binding brakes, a professional alignment check is essential to rule out persistent geometry issues that would continue to destroy new tyres prematurely.