2003 Nissan Almera 2.2L Diesel · AP53 HXH
2003 Nissan Almera (2.2L, diesel). First registered 16 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 123,025 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN ALMERA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,025 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP53 HXH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 123,025 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP53 HXH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Nissan Almera (AP53 HXH) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
AP53 HXH Mileage History
- 04/09/2023118,363 mi
- 02/09/2024120,830 mi+2,467 mi
- 02/09/2024120,830 mi
- 15/09/2025123,025 mi+2,195 mi
- 15/09/2025123,025 mi
Average of roughly 2,295 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Nissan Almera (N16)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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