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Nissan Almera

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,184 cc

LS53 VMXMOT history

LS53 VMX is a grey diesel Nissan Almera first used on 20 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 174,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 May 2024
Mileage
174,657 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 VMX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Almera
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,184 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 May 2024
Latest MOT test
13 May 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS53 VMX was last recorded at 174,657 miles on 13 May 2024, 2,445 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 May 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Mar 2007: 27,393 miles, lower than 32,244 miles on 21 Feb 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
172,212 miles · 4 May 2023
Between the last two tests
2,445 miles
Average per year
8,500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 174,657 miles
  • 2023 – 172,212 miles
  • 2022 – 167,132 miles
  • 2021 – 164,761 miles
  • 2020 – 160,086 miles
  • 2019 – 156,881 miles
  • 2018 – 153,846 miles
  • 2017 – 150,135 miles
  • 2016 – 144,171 miles
  • 2015 – 134,075 miles
  • 2014 – 122,416 miles
  • 2013 – 110,290 miles
  • 2011 – 107,370 miles
  • 2010 – 103,868 miles
  • 2009 – 81,019 miles
  • 2008 – 52,161 miles
  • 2007 – 27,393 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail174,657 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail174,657 miles (+2,445)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,657 miles
    Test number
    598759108248
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  2. Pass172,212 miles (+5,080)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    172,212 miles
    Test number
    184728067298
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  3. Pass167,132 miles (+2,371)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    167,132 miles
    Test number
    656174338081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass164,761 miles (+4,675)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2022
    Odometer
    164,761 miles
    Test number
    303675146483
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront scuttle corroded
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
  5. Pass160,086 miles (+3,205)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2021
    Odometer
    160,086 miles
    Test number
    734658186998
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass156,881 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    156,881 miles
    Test number
    113134175987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  7. Fail156,881 miles (+3,035)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,881 miles
    Test number
    210993517960
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass153,846 miles (+3,711)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    153,846 miles
    Test number
    781692687280
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section and back box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)
  9. Pass150,135 miles (+5,964)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    150,135 miles
    Test number
    254633704318
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  10. Pass144,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    144,171 miles
    Test number
    413696186589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail144,171 miles (+10,096)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,171 miles
    Test number
    643733277923
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  12. Pass134,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    134,075 miles
    Test number
    497170305129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail134,075 miles (+11,659)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,075 miles
    Test number
    436090105141
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass122,416 miles (+12,126)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    122,416 miles
    Test number
    359860304127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass110,290 miles (+2,920)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    110,290 miles
    Test number
    239519513495
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteFront pads on limit
  16. Pass107,370 miles (+2)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    107,370 miles
    Test number
    695824001386
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll front end brake pipes starting to corrode.
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs in very poor condition.
    • NoteWindscreen scratched and chipped.
  17. Fail107,368 miles (+3,500)1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,368 miles
    Test number
    398938191425
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll front end brake pipes starting to corrode.
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs in very poor condition.
    • NoteHandbrake travel is long.
    • NoteWindscreen scratched and chipped.
  18. Pass103,868 miles (+22,849)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    103,868 miles
    Test number
    831930120182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Pass81,019 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    81,019 miles
    Test number
    674914119116
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Fail81,019 miles (+28,858)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,019 miles
    Test number
    291024019428
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass52,161 miles (+24,768)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    52,161 miles
    Test number
    380064178087
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass27,393 miles (-4,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    27,393 miles
    Test number
    893237367057
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  23. Fail32,244 miles (+5,016)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,244 miles
    Test number
    344202557055
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  24. Pass27,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    27,228 miles
    Test number
    980648607079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 VMX

Does LS53 VMX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 VMX expired on 9 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 VMX?
The MOT on LS53 VMX expired on 9 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 VMX done?
LS53 VMX was recorded at 174,657 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2024, an average of 8,500 miles a year.
Has LS53 VMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 VMX has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LS53 VMX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Mar 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS53 VMX find?
LS53 VMX failed its latest MOT on 13 May 2024 with 2 dangerous defects and 2 major defects: offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced, and 1 more.

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