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Nissan Almera

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,497 cc

LC53 RCFMOT history

LC53 RCF is a black petrol Nissan Almera first used on 24 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 20,963 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
20,963 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
778 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC53 RCF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Almera
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC53 RCF was last recorded at 20,963 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
20,833 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
130 miles
Average per year
778 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 20,963 miles
  • 2024 – 20,833 miles
  • 2023 – 20,725 miles
  • 2022 – 19,830 miles
  • 2021 – 18,863 miles
  • 2020 – 17,668 miles
  • 2019 – 16,832 miles
  • 2018 – 15,644 miles
  • 2017 – 15,323 miles
  • 2016 – 14,889 miles
  • 2015 – 14,361 miles
  • 2014 – 13,816 miles
  • 2013 – 13,242 miles
  • 2012 – 12,268 miles
  • 2011 – 11,354 miles
  • 2010 – 10,782 miles
  • 2009 – 9,892 miles
  • 2008 – 8,824 miles
  • 2007 – 8,091 miles
  • 2006 – 6,206 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass20,963 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 12 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass20,963 miles4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    20,963 miles
    Test number
    184412166016
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail20,963 miles (+130)1 repaired4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,963 miles
    Test number
    766465032614
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass20,833 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    20,833 miles
    Test number
    779886732805
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Fail20,828 miles (+103)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,828 miles
    Test number
    841666626689
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass20,725 miles (+895)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    20,725 miles
    Test number
    163301389794
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass19,830 miles (+967)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    19,830 miles
    Test number
    490088392043
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass18,863 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    18,863 miles
    Test number
    865505204438
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail18,863 miles (+1,195)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,863 miles
    Test number
    295781184973
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass17,668 miles (+836)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    17,668 miles
    Test number
    580536418141
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer corroded at connector

  10. Pass16,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    16,832 miles
    Test number
    259788611520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail16,832 miles (+1,188)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,832 miles
    Test number
    894470042949
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass15,644 miles (+321)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    15,644 miles
    Test number
    817535938630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass15,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    15,323 miles
    Test number
    351007963468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail15,323 miles (+434)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,323 miles
    Test number
    918066049359
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass14,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    14,889 miles
    Test number
    672473623756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail14,889 miles (+528)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,889 miles
    Test number
    562376365221
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass14,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    14,361 miles
    Test number
    539278444910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail14,361 miles (+545)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,361 miles
    Test number
    910764328967
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass13,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    13,816 miles
    Test number
    125966534317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail13,816 miles (+574)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,816 miles
    Test number
    127016634392
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass13,242 miles (+974)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    13,242 miles
    Test number
    695844843353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,268 miles (+914)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    12,268 miles
    Test number
    875808342328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    11,354 miles
    Test number
    499487041459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail11,349 miles (+567)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,349 miles
    Test number
    425637041440
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass10,782 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    10,782 miles
    Test number
    183288540337
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn slightly low on edges

  26. Fail10,782 miles (+890)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,782 miles
    Test number
    643088440339
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn slightly low on edges

  27. Pass9,892 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    9,892 miles
    Test number
    482098849394
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn slightly low on edges
    • NoteRear number plate slightly deteriorated

  28. Fail9,892 miles (+1,068)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,892 miles
    Test number
    773218049342
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn slightly low on edges
    • NoteRear number plate slightly deteriorated

  29. Pass8,824 miles (+733)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    8,824 miles
    Test number
    584183158311
    • NoteRear registration plate starting to deteriorate

  30. Pass8,091 miles (+1,885)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    8,091 miles
    Test number
    810881357362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass6,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    6,206 miles
    Test number
    274916946332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC53 RCF

Does LC53 RCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC53 RCF is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC53 RCF?
The MOT on LC53 RCF is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC53 RCF done?
LC53 RCF was recorded at 20,963 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 778 miles a year.
Has LC53 RCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC53 RCF has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LC53 RCF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LC53 RCF find?
LC53 RCF passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 4 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 6 more.

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