2003 Nissan Almera 1.5L Petrol · SM52 YJL
2003 Nissan Almera (1.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 117,391 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN ALMERA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,391 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM52 YJL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
- 117,391 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.
SM52 YJL 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 (SM52 YJL) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SM52 YJL Mileage History
- 11/01/2024108,550 mi
- 24/01/2024108,741 mi+191 mi
- 24/01/2025114,365 mi+5,624 mi
- 26/01/2026117,390 mi+3,025 mi
- 30/01/2026117,391 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,306 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: Average
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- 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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