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BF52 NTC

2002 Nissan Patrol

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,653 mi
Last recorded147,653 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan Patrol90,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 NTC
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 147,653 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 144,872 miles

Chassis rusty in areas

Pass 21 Oct 2023 142,158 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 139,615 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 137,637 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 136,104 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 124,376 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both front swivel joints have lateral movement and are leaking

fuel tank damp but not leaking at time of test

offside rear inner sill is corroded close to body mount

Fail 23 Apr 2019 124,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal rubber worn

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both front swivel joints have lateral movement and are leaking

fuel tank damp but not leaking at time of test

offside rear inner sill is corroded close to body mount

Pass 6 Apr 2018 108,419 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member and front body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both "d" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to and from flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

fuel tank shows signs of leaking but not at time of test

Pass 25 Apr 2017 92,980 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Service brake performance only just met. 54%

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and crossmembers (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and crossmembers (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 92,970 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and crossmembers (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and crossmembers (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 89,856 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 89,855 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

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

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

front lower radiator mount near body mountings corroded and holed both sides

Pass 14 Sep 2015 84,633 miles

FRONT SWIVEL BALLS PITTED AND SEALS WORN

Pass 11 Sep 2014 78,477 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 78,393 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2013 71,324 miles

exhast silencer deteriorating!

front swivels rusted and pitted.

Pass 10 Sep 2012 63,799 miles

FRONT SWIVELS CORRODED AND PITTED EXCESSIVELY.

O/S WIPER BLADE RUBBER SPLIT AT END.

Fail 10 Sep 2012 63,799 miles

FRONT SWIVELS CORRODED AND PITTED EXCESSIVELY.

O/S WIPER BLADE RUBBER SPLIT AT END.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 57,073 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION SWIVELS CORRODED AND PITTED.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 49,604 miles

Oil leak

front swivel balls pitted.

Fail 15 Sep 2009 40,768 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 40,768 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 32,842 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil level low

Pass 12 Sep 2008 32,842 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil level low

Pass 14 Sep 2007 24,736 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 24,736 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 17,530 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)

How Reliable is the Nissan Patrol?

Based on 80,444 MOT tests across 7,979 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
5,185
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
7,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,649
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,823
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 2,270
position lamp(s) not working 2,183
wheel bearing has excessive play 1,961
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BF52 NTC is a 2002 Nissan Patrol in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Patrol models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 90,618 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 Patrol fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 6,649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF52 NTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Patrol typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 24 years old, this Nissan Patrol is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF52 NTC is a 2002 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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