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FY53 RFL

2003 Nissan D22

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

118,358 mi
Last recorded118,358 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan D2286,085 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 RFL
MakeNissan
ModelD22
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2017 118,358 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Centre (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shocker (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Centre (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 115,199 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outter sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 115,199 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outter sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 113,051 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 110,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 107,703 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 107,703 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 103,484 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 99,597 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 99,597 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Propshaft component defective

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 94,891 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 94,891 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 89,064 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 89,064 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 83,365 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 83,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 69,560 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 69,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 55,594 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
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FY53 RFL is a 2003 Nissan D22 in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FY53 RFL, 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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FY53 RFL is a 2003 Nissan D22, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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