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FC02 LCN

2002 Nissan Serena

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

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Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Nissan Serena116,831 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 LCN
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

unable to read milage due faulty display

Fail 28 Oct 2025

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

unable to read milage due faulty display

Pass 28 Oct 2024 177,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 174,596 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 171,677 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 168,810 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 165,251 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 157,910 miles

Nearside Front headlight slightly discoloured

Offside Front headlight slightly discoloured

Pass 4 May 2018 149,404 miles

Front front tyres worn slightly on edge could do with tracking

Fail 4 May 2018 149,404 miles

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

Front front tyres worn slightly on edge could do with tracking

Pass 19 Jan 2018 147,077 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 147,077 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 132,955 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 115,668 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 98,758 miles

Centre Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 98,758 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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FC02 LCN is a 2002 Nissan Serena in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FC02 LCN, 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 FC02 LCN registered?

FC02 LCN is a 2002 Nissan Serena, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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The MOT history for FC02 LCN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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