2003 Nissan Almera 1.8L Petrol · YW03 KFV
2003 Nissan Almera (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 May 2003. Recorded mileage 95,178 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN ALMERA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,178 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YW03 KFV Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2023
- 95,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YW03 KFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Nissan Almera (YW03 KFV) between May 2006 and September 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Steering (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember / ”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
YW03 KFV Mileage History
- 16/05/200622,092 mi
- 22/05/200725,504 mi+3,412 mi
- 23/05/200725,506 mi+2 mi
- 27/05/200829,967 mi+4,461 mi
- 18/05/200932,253 mi+2,286 mi
- 19/05/200932,256 mi+3 mi
- 18/05/201034,698 mi+2,442 mi
- 18/05/201138,228 mi+3,530 mi
- 18/05/201138,228 mi
- 29/05/201242,842 mi+4,614 mi
- 29/05/201242,842 mi
- 24/05/201344,556 mi+1,714 mi
- 24/05/201344,556 mi
- 27/05/201449,372 mi+4,816 mi
- 28/05/201449,372 mi
- 05/06/201554,948 mi+5,576 mi
- 08/06/201661,146 mi+6,198 mi
- 14/06/201661,148 mi+2 mi
- 20/06/201767,000 mi+5,852 mi
- 21/06/201767,000 mi
- 21/06/201872,129 mi+5,129 mi
- 27/06/201872,129 mi
- 03/07/201978,229 mi+6,100 mi
- 05/08/202084,204 mi+5,975 mi
- 06/08/202084,204 mi
- 05/08/202188,054 mi+3,850 mi
- 06/08/202188,054 mi
- 22/08/202291,876 mi+3,822 mi
- 24/08/202291,876 mi
- 31/08/202395,178 mi+3,302 mi
- 04/09/202395,178 mi
Average of roughly 4,224 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
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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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