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BC51 NDJ

2002 Nissan Serena

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,076 mi
Last recorded158,076 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Nissan Serena116,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 NDJ
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 158,076 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 158,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 153,632 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 143,446 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 143,446 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 132,704 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 132,704 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 76,397 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 123,452 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 116,943 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges. Advise swap to rear.

Fail 3 Nov 2016 116,943 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both front tyres worn on edges. Advise swap to rear.

Statutory seat belt missing OFFSIDE & CENTRE REAR STALKS STUCK UNDER SEAT. (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NO FLUID. (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 102,862 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Serena?

Based on 146,285 MOT tests across 20,632 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
6,048
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
20,632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 19,194
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,608
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,711
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,531
position lamp(s) not working 6,076
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BC51 NDJ is a 2002 Nissan Serena in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 116,831 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Serena fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 19,194 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC51 NDJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Serena typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 24 years old, this Nissan Serena is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BC51 NDJ is a 2002 Nissan Serena, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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