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AC03 CLJ

2003 Nissan Altima

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,421 mi
Last recorded136,421 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Altima79,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 CLJ
MakeNissan
ModelAltima
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 136,421 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear door handle deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

Fail 8 Nov 2017 136,421 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear door handle deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 31 Dec 2014 126,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 126,054 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 124,562 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 27 Jun 2014 124,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Dec 2013 121,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Dec 2013 121,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 114,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 104,717 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 93,549 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Altima?

Based on 1,499 MOT tests across 380 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
8,831
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) incorrect colour 47
Side repeater missing 42
position lamp(s) not working 37
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
Side repeater not working 34
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AC03 CLJ is a 2003 Nissan Altima in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Altima models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 79,016 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Altima fails its MOT is position lamp(s) incorrect colour, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC03 CLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Altima typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Altima is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AC03 CLJ registered?

AC03 CLJ is a 2003 Nissan Altima, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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