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BA02 AVL

2002 Nissan Elgrand

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

181,053 mi
Last recorded181,053 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan Elgrand108,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA02 AVL
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 181,053 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front bumper slight loose

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall has a cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe rusty at flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe rusty at flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe rusty at flex (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll bar d-bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear bumper slight loose

Fail 20 Nov 2025 181,052 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front bumper slight loose

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall has a cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe rusty at flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe rusty at flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe rusty at flex (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll bar d-bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear bumper slight loose

Pass 26 Sep 2024 168,580 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 165,585 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 162,429 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 155,219 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 155,219 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front badly cracking on edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front badly cracking on edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 148,257 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 132,220 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 May 2018 118,571 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 107,245 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 107,166 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Elgrand?

Based on 136,948 MOT tests across 17,589 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
5,309
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
17,589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 1,720
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,283
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,279
fog lamp not working 1,174
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BA02 AVL is a 2002 Nissan Elgrand in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 108,582 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Elgrand fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 1,720 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BA02 AVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Elgrand typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BA02 AVL registered?

BA02 AVL is a 2002 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is BA02 AVL safe to buy?

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