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AO03 VEM

2003 Nissan D21

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,477 mi
Last recorded68,477 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan D2192,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 VEM
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2021 68,477 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member between chassis rails Forward one of two (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member between chassis rails reward one of two with spare wheel mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rail within 30cm of front spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine management lamp

Pass 20 Aug 2020 68,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 68,477 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn front shaft rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 68,477 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 68,477 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 68,477 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 68,477 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 63,245 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 57,460 miles

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 57,460 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 46,165 miles

Near side tyre worn on inside edge and getting down.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 46,165 miles

Near side tyre worn on inside edge and getting down.

Pass 15 Jul 2014 37,738 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s/f tyer wearing on inner and outer edges

rear silenecer corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2013 29,880 miles

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

both wiperblades split

Fail 15 Jul 2013 29,880 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both wiperblades split

Fail 18 Jul 2012 27,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 27,076 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 21,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 19,537 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 17,815 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 16,493 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 14,670 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 14,670 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 12,277 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan D21?

Based on 30,812 MOT tests across 4,480 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
3,741
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
4,480
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,698
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,667
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,597
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,335
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AO03 VEM is a 2003 Nissan D21 in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Nissan D21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 92,137 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 D21 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO03 VEM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan D21 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan D21 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO03 VEM is a 2003 Nissan D21, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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