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BW52 SKE

2002 Nissan Patrol

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

219,805 mi
Last recorded219,805 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Nissan Patrol90,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW52 SKE
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 219,805 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 216,838 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 214,506 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play droplink has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 214,499 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play droplink has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 209,005 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 208,999 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill area holed and corroded along its length (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill area holed and corroded along its length (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021

Front both tyres worn unevenly

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside inner and outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside inner and outer sill corroded

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 255,336 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all brake disks in poor condition

both front tyres worn uneven

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2019 255,336 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 253,604 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 253,604 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 199,562 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Oil leak ()

both rear drop links have slight play n/s/r is an actuated drop link

front to rear diff pipes are heavily corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 1 Jun 2017

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick will need discs aswell (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Oil leak ()

both rear drop links have slight play n/s/r is an actuated drop link

front to rear diff pipes are heavily corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Jun 2016 191,479 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 191,479 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 171,036 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 155,767 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 155,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 136,705 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 136,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 104,725 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 104,725 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 98,377 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 98,377 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 83,581 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 81,043 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 81,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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BW52 SKE is a 2002 Nissan Patrol in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 BW52 SKE, 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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BW52 SKE is a 2002 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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