2004 Nissan Almera · 14,688 MOT tests
2004 Nissan Almera reliability
2004 Nissan Almeras fail 43.4% of first MOT tests, 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 7 Almera years (14,688 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Almeras: 44.5%)
- 43.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Almeras: 44.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 4% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 85,871
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 14,688
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- 2005 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 6% of tests fail here (125% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 30% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Nissan Almera
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics22.3%
- Brakes15.3%
- Suspension10.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.4%
- Body, chassis and structure7.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.5%
- Tyres6.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 5.11%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 4.41%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.11%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 3.82%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 3.67%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Exhaust has major gas leak 3.54%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.46%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (13.77%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.35%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.08%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (7.22%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (6.94%)
Is a 2004 Nissan Almera reliable?
2004 Nissan Almeras fail 43.4% of first MOT tests, 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 7 Almera years (14,688 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Nissan Almera MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (5.11% of tests), airbag warning lamp shows fault (4.41% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.11% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Nissan Almera have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2004 Nissan Almera shows 85,871 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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