Nissan Almera (2004)
2004 Nissan Almera
CarHunch analysed 25,268 real MOT records for the 2004 Nissan Almera. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2004 Nissan Almera falls below the UK average with a 75.5% first-time pass rate, and nearly a third of these cars have recorded dangerous defects at some point—a significant concern that suggests structural or safety issues are common. Petrol versions hold up marginally better at 75.7% versus diesel at 72.8%, though neither inspires confidence.
These Almeras are showing relatively modest mileage for their age (median 59,382 miles), yet they're averaging over 4 failures per test and racking up 16.9 advisories, indicating age-related wear is catching up fast. Before viewing one, budget for imminent remedial work and consider paying for a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension, brakes, and rust—the typical culprits pulling these vehicles down.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 2.9 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2004 Nissan Almera
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 30.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (93%) | 23,467 | 75.7% | 4.07 |
| Diesel (7%) | 1,780 | 72.8% | 4.25 |
| LPG (0%) | 16 | 72.3% | 4 |
| Other (0%) | 4 | 85.4% | 1.5 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 88.2% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2004 Nissan Almera vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2004 Nissan Almera vehicles fall between 46,695 and 73,463 miles.
2004 Nissan Almera — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 2,717 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (13% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2004 Nissan Almera
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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75.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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69.9%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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52.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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42.3%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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41.8%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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36.7%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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25.3%
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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23.1%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2004. Counts include advisories and failures.
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