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Nissan Almera

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,497 cc

LS53 FWNMOT history

LS53 FWN is a silver petrol Nissan Almera first used on 16 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 70,832 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Dec 2025
Mileage
70,832 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,046 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 FWN
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
16 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 FWN was last recorded at 70,832 miles on 10 Dec 2024, 178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,654 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
178 miles
Average per year
3,046 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 70,832 miles
  • 2023 – 61,516 miles
  • 2022 – 60,434 miles
  • 2021 – 58,510 miles
  • 2020 – 56,707 miles
  • 2019 – 54,423 miles
  • 2018 – 51,417 miles
  • 2017 – 49,257 miles
  • 2016 – 46,632 miles
  • 2015 – 44,209 miles
  • 2014 – 41,388 miles
  • 2013 – 37,366 miles
  • 2012 – 33,027 miles
  • 2011 – 30,250 miles
  • 2010 – 26,859 miles
  • 2009 – 23,507 miles
  • 2008 – 20,863 miles
  • 2007 – 18,135 miles
  • 2006 – 15,585 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,832 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on the inside (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inside (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,832 miles (+178)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    70,832 miles
    Test number
    261426378997
    • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail70,654 miles (+596)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,654 miles
    Test number
    997106692005
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail70,058 miles (+8,542)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,058 miles
    Test number
    443250511762
    • DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass61,516 miles (+1,082)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    61,516 miles
    Test number
    482991670167
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge from inside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged leaking (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  5. Pass60,434 miles (+1,924)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    60,434 miles
    Test number
    174438716591
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass58,510 miles (+1,803)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    58,510 miles
    Test number
    720557488831
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (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))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise adj handbrake

  7. Pass56,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    56,707 miles
    Test number
    441645177481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail56,705 miles (+2,282)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,705 miles
    Test number
    561132663203
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass54,423 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,423 miles
    Test number
    811740054347
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail54,423 miles (+3,006)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,423 miles
    Test number
    538932306450
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass51,417 miles (+2,160)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    51,417 miles
    Test number
    917514905942
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  12. Pass49,257 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    49,257 miles
    Test number
    248470834941
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on the inside (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inside (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail49,249 miles (+2,617)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,249 miles
    Test number
    427082704981
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on the inside (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inside (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass46,632 miles (+2,423)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    46,632 miles
    Test number
    541465011803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit old and cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres old and cracking (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass44,209 miles (+2,821)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    44,209 miles
    Test number
    936680419862
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass41,388 miles (+4,022)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    41,388 miles
    Test number
    245095994201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,366 miles (+4,339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    37,366 miles
    Test number
    508035993233
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass33,027 miles (+2,777)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    33,027 miles
    Test number
    796486392275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass30,250 miles (+3,391)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    30,250 miles
    Test number
    269230591230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass26,859 miles (+3,352)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    26,859 miles
    Test number
    614332890279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail23,507 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,507 miles
    Test number
    624186289271
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass23,507 miles (+2,644)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    23,507 miles
    Test number
    724716489286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    20,863 miles
    Test number
    974953308341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail20,863 miles (+2,728)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,863 miles
    Test number
    561922508370
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  25. Pass18,135 miles (+2,550)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    18,135 miles
    Test number
    984911797218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    15,585 miles
    Test number
    450434096269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 FWN

Does LS53 FWN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 FWN expired on 9 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 FWN?
The MOT on LS53 FWN expired on 9 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 FWN done?
LS53 FWN was recorded at 70,832 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2024, an average of 3,046 miles a year.
Has LS53 FWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 FWN has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LS53 FWN 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 FWN find?
LS53 FWN passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2024 with 4 advisories: front hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.

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