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FV03 ARZ

2003 Nissan D22

Green Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

167,721 mi
Last recorded167,721 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan D2286,085 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 ARZ
MakeNissan
ModelD22
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 167,721 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2021 167,692 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020 166,178 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2020 166,178 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 164,254 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 158,978 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 147,195 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 136,145 miles

Offside Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 124,072 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 122,420 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 122,417 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 117,690 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

exhaust mountings / oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2011 109,767 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 61,106 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 61,101 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 32,573 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2009 84,274 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 75,904 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 75,904 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 60,875 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Aug 2007 60,874 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 54,717 miles

impact damage to rear towbar mounting brackets and n/s chassis leg distorted

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
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FV03 ARZ is a 2003 Nissan D22 in Green with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FV03 ARZ, 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.

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FV03 ARZ is a 2003 Nissan D22, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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