2004 · 20 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2004 Nissan Almera MOT pass rate and common faults

3,510 MOT tests in 2024. 55.7% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time55.7%
Failed or needed repairs44.3%
Typical mileage at test86,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,510 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.9%
  2. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault4.8%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.3%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.1%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.9%
    172 marked dangerous
  6. Stop lamp: not working3.6%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.6%
  8. Position lamp: not working3.1%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics34.8%
  2. Brakes26.0%
  3. Suspension13.4%
  4. Emissions & leaks8.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.2%
  6. Body & chassis7.6%
  7. Tyres6.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags6.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.9%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding9.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: service brake performance: excessively binding. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2004 Nissan Almera?

In 2024, 55.7% of 2004 Nissan Almera cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,510 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Nissan Almera?

The most common failure reasons were service brake performance: excessively binding; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 Nissan Almera reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).