CarVerify

Free Car Check

FG53 DZY

2003 Nissan D22

White Diesel 2494cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

82,467 mi
Last recorded82,467 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan D2286,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 DZY
MakeNissan
ModelD22
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 82,467 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 80,239 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 78,332 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 76,441 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 76,428 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from comp to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 75,063 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 75,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn N/S/F lower ball joint has excessive lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Sep 2020 73,877 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 73,877 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 71,520 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 69,444 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights cloudy but not affecting beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 67,785 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 66,145 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 64,422 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 63,030 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 60,478 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fail 22 May 2013 60,478 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 58,631 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 55,667 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 51,891 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 47,751 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 41,907 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 41,907 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 34,729 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan D22?

Based on 72,056 MOT tests across 5,277 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
6,532
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
5,277
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,884
brake binding 2,819
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,483
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,914
Registration plate lamp not working 1,857
Full Nissan D22 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FG53 DZY is a 2003 Nissan D22 in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2003 Nissan D22 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 86,085 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan D22 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG53 DZY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan D22 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan D22 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FG53 DZY?

You can check the full history of FG53 DZY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FG53 DZY registered?

FG53 DZY is a 2003 Nissan D22, first registered on 3 November 2003.

Is FG53 DZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG53 DZY shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG53 DZY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FG53 DZY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.