2004 Nissan Almera 1.5L Petrol · YT54 VSE
2004 Nissan Almera (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 98,480 miles. MOT expired on 13 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN ALMERA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,480 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YT54 VSE Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2022
- 98,480 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YT54 VSE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Nissan Almera (YT54 VSE) between October 2007 and November 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Emissions not tested exhaust missing (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
YT54 VSE Mileage History
- 15/10/200717,779 mi
- 11/02/200818,102 mi+323 mi
- 29/01/200924,932 mi+6,830 mi
- 22/01/201031,821 mi+6,889 mi
- 31/01/201138,202 mi+6,381 mi
- 26/01/201244,969 mi+6,767 mi
- 07/02/201351,196 mi+6,227 mi
- 03/02/201457,517 mi+6,321 mi
- 05/02/201563,513 mi+5,996 mi
- 05/02/201563,513 mi
- 08/02/201670,467 mi+6,954 mi
- 06/02/201776,856 mi+6,389 mi
- 22/01/201883,268 mi+6,412 mi
- 22/01/201883,268 mi
- 22/01/201883,268 mi
- 05/02/201989,629 mi+6,361 mi
- 02/03/202093,498 mi+3,869 mi
- 02/03/202195,956 mi+2,458 mi
- 04/03/202195,956 mi
- 10/11/202298,479 mi+2,523 mi
- 14/11/202298,480 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,350 miles per year across 21 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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- 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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