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EN53 OTX

2003 Nissan Serena

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,074 mi
Last recorded104,074 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Serena113,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 OTX
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 104,074 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 104,066 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 90,763 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 90,482 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 83,197 miles

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Fail 4 Apr 2023 83,195 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2022 71,473 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 71,472 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 67,721 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 67,497 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 65,950 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 64,674 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 62,928 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 61,154 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 61,154 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 58,862 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 55,628 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 52,376 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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EN53 OTX is a 2003 Nissan Serena in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 113,274 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 EN53 OTX, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Serena is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN53 OTX registered?

EN53 OTX is a 2003 Nissan Serena, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is EN53 OTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN53 OTX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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