2004 Nissan Almera 1.8L Petrol · FN54 YGK

The Nissan Almera carries a current failed MOT status from the 22 September 2023 test at 93,058 miles, with no defects formally recorded against the failure. The maintenance trend is neither clearly stable nor worsening on paper, as the DVSA entries show repeated pass-fail cycles around each annual renewal yet list no advisories or faults. The most recent failure leaves the vehicle unroadworthy until a fresh test confirms compliance. Recorded mileage sits at 93,058 against a 22-year-old car, averaging roughly 4,230 miles per year. The test on 22 September 2022 at 85,752 miles passed, but two days earlier on 20 September 2022 at 85,748 miles the car failed; a similar pattern occurred in November 2021, failing on the 4th at 81,239 miles then passing on the 10th at 81,244 miles. These short gaps with tiny mileage gains suggest owners booked tests prematurely or presented the car for re-test without meaningful use, and the sparse clean records give no view of suspension bushes, brake discs, or corrosion condition. A buyer must commission a physical inspection before purchase. The MOT history flags no structural integrity issues, exhaust emissions failures, or binding calipers, but the absence of recorded defects across five tests is unusual for a 2004 vehicle and may reflect omitted advisories rather than sound upkeep. Given the low annual mileage and possible long standing periods, check for perished rubber components, seized suspension joints, and underbody rust. The two failed tests with zero noted defects warrant scrutiny of the test centre's reporting and a full mechanical appraisal of drivetrain and braking systems.