2003 Nissan Almera MOT pass rate: 66.9% (5,872 tests)
Is the 2003 Almera getting worse?
Pass rate of 2003-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 67.7% +3.3 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 65.8% +1.0 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 67.0% +0.8 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2003 Almera
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 1,551 | 24.1% |
| 2 | Brakes | 1,162 | 18.0% |
| 3 | Suspension | 869 | 13.5% |
| 4 | Body, chassis, structure | 659 | 10.2% |
| 5 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 597 | 9.3% |
| 6 | Tyres | 591 | 9.2% |
All Almera years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2,072 | 68.3% | +1.8 pts | 76,869 |
| 2002 | 5,058 | 65.0% | -0.6 pts | 84,785 |
| 2003 (this page) | 5,872 | 66.9% | +1.9 pts | 84,705 |
| 2004 | 10,704 | 66.0% | +1.7 pts | 85,781 |
| 2005 | 13,561 | 64.6% | +0.2 pts | 85,205 |
| 2006 | 3,817 | 65.4% | +1.0 pts | 84,679 |
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FAQs
Is a 2003 Nissan Almera reliable?
2003-registered examples passed 66.9% of their MOT tests (5,872 tests, 2023–2025), +1.9 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 23 years old with a median 84,705 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2003 Almera?
The median tested example shows 84,705 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.