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2002 Nissan Maxima

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

110,564 mi
Last recorded110,564 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan Maxima70,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 WDC
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 110,564 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 106,026 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 106,024 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2024 100,640 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 95,755 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 92,126 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 87,173 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 83,856 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 83,856 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 76,584 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 71,703 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 71,702 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 65,223 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 65,223 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 54,600 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 52,031 miles

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

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

Off side rear tyre walls cracking.

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 52,030 miles

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

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

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

Off side rear tyre walls cracking.

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 46,613 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 42,099 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 37,388 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 37,388 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 33,221 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 33,208 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 28,439 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 21,807 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 14,623 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 7,234 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Maxima?

Based on 29,336 MOT tests across 4,121 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,912
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
4,121
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,265
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,672
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,459
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 916
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EU52 WDC is a 2002 Nissan Maxima in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Maxima models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 70,836 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 Maxima fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 2,265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU52 WDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Maxima typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Nissan Maxima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EU52 WDC registered?

EU52 WDC is a 2002 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is EU52 WDC safe to buy?

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