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Nissan Almera

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,497 cc

LS53 EFEMOT history

LS53 EFE is a silver petrol Nissan Almera first used on 15 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 124,051 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2024
Mileage
124,051 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 EFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Almera
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 EFE was last recorded at 124,051 miles on 25 Oct 2023, 44 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,007 miles · 20 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
44 miles
Average per year
5,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 124,051 miles
  • 2022 – 120,618 miles
  • 2021 – 112,622 miles
  • 2020 – 104,477 miles
  • 2019 – 99,274 miles
  • 2018 – 95,910 miles
  • 2017 – 91,891 miles
  • 2016 – 87,995 miles
  • 2015 – 81,631 miles
  • 2014 – 75,255 miles
  • 2013 – 69,688 miles
  • 2012 – 64,618 miles
  • 2011 – 59,374 miles
  • 2010 – 52,690 miles
  • 2009 – 46,165 miles
  • 2008 – 39,767 miles
  • 2006 – 29,072 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,051 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front bottom ball joint locking device ineffectiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside door mirror casing missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront cross member corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,051 miles (+44)4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    124,051 miles
    Test number
    181560542516
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bottom ball joint locking device ineffective
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror casing missing
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded

  2. Fail124,007 miles (+3,389)4 dangerous4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,007 miles
    Test number
    731499317707
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bottom ball joint locking device ineffective
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror casing missing
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded

  3. Pass120,618 miles (+66)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    120,618 miles
    Test number
    320424588394
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail120,552 miles (+7,930)5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,552 miles
    Test number
    259529767161
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass112,622 miles (+8,145)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    112,622 miles
    Test number
    315633022607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass104,477 miles (+5,203)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    104,477 miles
    Test number
    382757547970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,274 miles
    Test number
    827678665821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail99,274 miles (+3,364)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,274 miles
    Test number
    242088205184
    • DangerousRear Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (rear wheel brake efficiency lower than%50 (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass95,910 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    95,910 miles
    Test number
    231877813567
    • AdvisoryFront cross-member corroded ( not prescribe area )

  10. Fail95,910 miles (+4,019)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,910 miles
    Test number
    312412839573
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront cross-member corroded ( not prescribe area )

  11. Pass91,891 miles (+3,896)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    91,891 miles
    Test number
    818464253414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,995 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    87,995 miles
    Test number
    534823098196
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE REAR OUTERWALL TYRE PERISHED

  13. Fail87,995 miles (+6,364)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,995 miles
    Test number
    612323950711
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE REAR OUTERWALL TYRE PERISHED

  14. Pass81,631 miles (+6,376)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    81,631 miles
    Test number
    935997985051
    • NoteFront cross member rusty

  15. Pass75,255 miles (+5,567)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    75,255 miles
    Test number
    167117784417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,688 miles (+5,070)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    69,688 miles
    Test number
    839641603101
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteFront crossmember corodded

  17. Pass64,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    64,618 miles
    Test number
    749303802170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail64,618 miles (+5,244)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,618 miles
    Test number
    676682302149
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteGearbox mounting defective

  19. Pass59,374 miles (+6,684)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    59,374 miles
    Test number
    468695301123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,690 miles (+6,525)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    52,690 miles
    Test number
    970457090098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,165 miles (+6,398)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    46,165 miles
    Test number
    131024209194
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteFront chassis box section corroded

  22. Pass39,767 miles (+10,695)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    39,767 miles
    Test number
    893012518117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    29,072 miles
    Test number
    650562696214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 EFE

Does LS53 EFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 EFE expired on 24 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 EFE?
The MOT on LS53 EFE expired on 24 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 EFE done?
LS53 EFE was recorded at 124,051 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2023, an average of 5,582 miles a year.
Has LS53 EFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 EFE has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LS53 EFE 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 LS53 EFE find?
LS53 EFE passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2023 with 4 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 7 more.

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