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2002 Nissan Almera 1.5L Petrol · FJ52 WTL

FJ52 WTL

2002 Nissan Almera (1.5L, petrol). First registered 28 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 77,320 miles. MOT expired on 19 Dec 2024.

Make & Model
NISSAN ALMERA
Year / Origin
2002 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 19 Dec 2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
77,320 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 19 Dec 2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2002
Engine
1497cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The Nissan Almera presents a currently roadworthy status following its most recent test on 28 November 2023 at 77,320 miles, where it passed with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable across the available history, with four passes and two administrative-style failures logged between December 2021 and November 2023. Both failures show no defects recorded, indicating the vehicle was rejected on documentation or process grounds rather than mechanical condition. The odometer reads 77,320 miles against a 2002 build date, equating to roughly 3,222 miles per year. This is low for a 24-year-old vehicle. The records show gentle accumulation: 74,181 miles on 1 December 2021, 74,182 the next day, 75,859 by 6 December 2022, and 77,320 by 28 November 2023. No rapid mileage jumps or unexplained gaps appear in the data. The clean advisory sheet across all tests suggests either light use or a dry-climate storage pattern with minimal winter corrosion exposure. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion, as the MOT record captures only test-day condition and a 24-year-old vehicle can hide advancing rust in sills and suspension mounting points. The tester logged no advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or exhaust emissions, yet the lack of flagged wear across four years of low mileage may simply reflect limited road time rather than confirmed component health. Given the twin 2023 and 2021 same-day fail-pass pairs with zero defects, the previous owner likely faced administrative rejections rather than neglected maintenance. The sparse, clean record implies basic upkeep was not skipped, but low annual mileage means fluids, brake calipers, and tyres may have aged through standing rather than worn through use. Verify rubber perishing and brake binding on a road test before purchase.
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FJ52 WTL Key Findings

  • 25 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2023
  • 77,320 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 7 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)

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FJ52 WTL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Nov 2026, 14:30
MOT Analysis

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25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Nissan Almera (FJ52 WTL) between December 2006 and November 2023.

The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 28 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 26 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: “Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)”.

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FJ52 WTL Mileage History

  1. 08/12/200613,322 mi
  2. 08/12/200613,322 mi
  3. 04/12/200720,155 mi+6,833 mi
  4. 25/11/200826,729 mi+6,574 mi
  5. 24/11/200933,228 mi+6,499 mi
  6. 30/11/201038,753 mi+5,525 mi
  7. 06/12/201143,710 mi+4,957 mi
  8. 06/12/201143,710 mi
  9. 04/12/201248,265 mi+4,555 mi
  10. 10/12/201351,420 mi+3,155 mi
  11. 04/12/201454,145 mi+2,725 mi
  12. 04/12/201454,145 mi
  13. 08/12/201557,241 mi+3,096 mi
  14. 05/12/201661,942 mi+4,701 mi
  15. 30/11/201764,602 mi+2,660 mi
  16. 03/12/201867,019 mi+2,417 mi
  17. 03/12/201867,019 mi
  18. 03/12/201969,614 mi+2,595 mi
  19. 02/12/202072,172 mi+2,558 mi
  20. 02/12/202072,172 mi
  21. 01/12/202174,181 mi+2,009 mi
  22. 02/12/202174,182 mi+1 mi
  23. 06/12/202275,859 mi+1,677 mi
  24. 28/11/202377,320 mi+1,461 mi
  25. 28/11/202377,320 mi

Average of roughly 3,771 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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