2003 Nissan Almera 1.5L Petrol · MA03 EMK
2003 Nissan Almera (1.5L, petrol). First registered 21 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 137,510 miles. MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN ALMERA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,510 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA03 EMK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2025
- 137,510 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA03 EMK 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 (MA03 EMK) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
MA03 EMK Mileage History
- 31/07/2023135,072 mi
- 19/07/2024136,060 mi+988 mi
- 30/07/2024136,066 mi+6 mi
- 15/07/2025137,505 mi+1,439 mi
- 23/07/2025137,510 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 1,232 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: Below Average
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Budget use and neglected rustproofing mean rear arches and floor edges often become the real MOT threat on surviving cars.
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