2003 Nissan Almera 1.8L Petrol · BN53 VKO
2003 Nissan Almera (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 89,425 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN ALMERA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,425 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BN53 VKO Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/10/2023
- 89,425 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BN53 VKO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Nissan Almera (BN53 VKO) between October 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
BN53 VKO Mileage History
- 17/10/202288,342 mi
- 24/10/202389,425 mi+1,083 mi
Average of roughly 1,063 miles per year across 2 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: Below Average
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2003 model year cars.
- Timing Chain StretchSerious
The 1.5 and 1.8 petrols can develop chain rattle and cam/crank correlation issues, especially if oil changes have been missed.
- Rear Floor and Arch CorrosionSerious
Budget use and neglected rustproofing mean rear arches and floor edges often become the real MOT threat on surviving cars.
- Crank and Cam Sensor FailureModerate
Faulty sensors cause intermittent cutting out or a non-start, and are common enough to be a stock fix on ageing Almeras.
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