2003 Nissan Almera 1.5L Petrol · CV03 BCF

The most recent MOT on 12 December 2023 at 148,423 miles returned a fail with no defects recorded, leaving the vehicle's current roadworthiness unconfirmed and the maintenance trend ambiguous rather than clearly stable or worsening. Prior to that, the car passed on 8 December 2022 at 133,282 miles after an same-day fail with no listed defects, and showed the same pass-fail pattern on 10 November 2021 at 122,205 miles. These repeated administrative fails without recorded faults suggest clerical or presentation issues at testing rather than progressive mechanical decline, but the latest failure means the car was not legally roadworthy at last test. The odometer shows 148,423 miles against a 2003 build, averaging roughly 6,450 miles per year which is typical for the age. Mileage moved from 122,205 in November 2021 to 133,282 by December 2022, then to 148,423 by December 2023, a steady annual gain near 12,000 to 15,000 miles in the final two years that is above the lifetime average and points to heavier recent use. The record itself is sparse, with no advisories or defects logged on any pass or fail, so the data gives little insight into wear items. A buyer should physically inspect structural integrity and corrosion on sills, suspension mounting points, and subframes given the car's 23-year age and salt-exposed winters. The brake discs, calipers, and suspension bushes warrant hands-on checks for binding or excessive play despite no tester notes. Verify the 2023 fail cause directly with DVSA, as the missing defect entry prevents confirmation the car met minimum standards. Given the undocumented 2023 failure and zero advisory history, assume previous owners may have addressed faults off-record or skipped detailed reporting. Commission an independent inspection of exhaust emissions, coil springs, and tyre condition before purchase to establish true mechanical state.