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FB51 JAO

2002 Nissan Serena

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,747 mi
Last recorded155,747 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan Serena116,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB51 JAO
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 155,747 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 145,436 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 145,436 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 143,924 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 143,924 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 143,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 141,888 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Feb 2020 141,064 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear passenger door stiff to open and close

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 141,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear passenger door stiff to open and close

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 138,445 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger door stiff to open and close

Fail 20 Feb 2019 138,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger door stiff to open and close

Pass 14 Feb 2018 132,371 miles

Nearside Rear sliding door stiff to open and close

Nearside Rear tyre light cracking on side wall

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread pattern

both head lights frosted up

Fail 13 Feb 2018 132,371 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)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear sliding door stiff to open and close

Nearside Rear tyre light cracking on side wall

both head lights frosted up

Pass 13 Feb 2017 129,496 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 127,660 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 126,126 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2014 123,926 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 123,524 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)

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

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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FB51 JAO is a 2002 Nissan Serena in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 116,831 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 FB51 JAO, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Serena is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FB51 JAO registered?

FB51 JAO is a 2002 Nissan Serena, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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