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EJ02 KAE

2002 Nissan D21

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

257,170 mi
Last recorded257,170 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Nissan D2191,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 KAE
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2019 257,170 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened front bracket (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to brake compensator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened front bracket (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in front of spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bump stop area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front slight play in steering idler

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear lamp unit repaired with tape

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

Pass 12 Oct 2018 242,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside seat belt slow to retract

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 241,806 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Has been cut off leaving sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Main beam tell-tale not working Stays on all the time (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside seat belt slow to retract

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017

Nearside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

body underside has slight corrosion

rear chassis has all over slight corrosion

tyres slightly perishing in treads

Fail 23 Oct 2017

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x3 at lsv (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill multiple (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front creaking sound coming from steering/ suspension joints

Nearside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

tyres slightly perishing in treads

Pass 26 Oct 2016 232,005 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Bothsides (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All from lsv (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Spring anchor bolts corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 232,003 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking Caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All from lsv (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Spring anchor bolts corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 232,002 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure front bush (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount (chassis) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front pin (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 231,798 miles

Centre Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 207,392 miles

front and rear bumpers croaded

Fail 18 Oct 2013 195,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 195,453 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 176,674 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 176,613 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 158,423 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 140,073 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 122,342 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 122,342 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 108,107 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 92,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 70,985 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Aug 2006 70,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

How Reliable is the Nissan D21?

Based on 30,812 MOT tests across 4,480 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
3,741
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
4,480
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,698
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,667
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,597
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,335
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EJ02 KAE is a 2002 Nissan D21 in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2002 Nissan D21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 91,518 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 D21 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ02 KAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan D21 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 24 years old, this Nissan D21 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EJ02 KAE is a 2002 Nissan D21, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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