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CT02 PFA

2002 Nissan Elgrand

Silver Petrol 3490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

177,392 mi
Last recorded177,392 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Nissan Elgrand108,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT02 PFA
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 177,392 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 166,825 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 166,786 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 164,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

poor pattern on both headlights

Fail 10 May 2024 164,819 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))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

poor pattern on both headlights

Pass 2 Feb 2022 160,635 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement font bush perished split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread no cords visable (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement font bush perished split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component strg rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear a/c cover corroded holed near exhaust outlet

Rear rear chassis corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2022 160,635 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement font bush perished split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread no cords visable (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement font bush perished split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component strg rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear a/c cover corroded holed near exhaust outlet

Rear rear chassis corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2021 155,532 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 155,532 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 151,050 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 135,675 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 135,143 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 123,172 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)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 105,794 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2015 94,227 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 94,227 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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CT02 PFA is a 2002 Nissan Elgrand in Silver with a 3,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CT02 PFA, 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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CT02 PFA is a 2002 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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