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GJ53 BLX

2004 Nissan D22

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

102,610 mi
Last recorded102,610 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Nissan D2281,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 BLX
MakeNissan
ModelD22
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 102,610 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 102,610 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 102,578 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above differential (1.1.11 (c))

OIffside rear lens repaired with tape function is not impaired

Pass 26 Jun 2024 97,996 miles

Brake pipes on rear axle and rear subframe starting to corrode

Crack in windscreen does not affect drivers view

Exhaust secured with wire .Secure at time of test

Offside rear lens repaired with tape function is not impaired

Fail 25 Jun 2024 97,978 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake pipes on rear axle and rear subframe starting to corrode

Crack in windscreen does not affect drivers view

Exhaust secured with wire .Secure at time of test

Offside front tyre is on 1.6mm limit

Offside rear lens repaired with tape function is not impaired

Pass 5 Jan 2023 94,058 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 94,058 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 94,038 miles

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

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear lens cluster repaired with tape

Nearside rear number plate lens secured with tape

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 90,834 miles

Both front tyres cracking in tread area

Offside rear lens cluster broken but function is not impaired

Underbody corrosion on chassis steering components and suspension components starting

Fail 9 Dec 2021 90,834 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both front tyres cracking in tread area

Offside rear lens cluster broken but function is not impaired

Underbody corrosion on chassis steering components and suspension components starting

Pass 21 Oct 2020 89,220 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 89,220 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 88,438 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 85,746 miles

Nearside number plate lens repaired with tape

Offside rear lens cluster repaired with tape

Fail 14 Apr 2018 85,746 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside number plate lens repaired with tape

Offside rear lens cluster repaired with tape

Pass 23 Mar 2017 83,923 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 83,784 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 78,624 miles

both rear tyres close to 1.6mm limit

Fail 21 Jul 2015 78,624 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres close to 1.6mm limit

Fail 22 Jul 2013 69,467 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake pads getting low

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

nail in offside rear tyre

noise coming from steering/suspension on full lock but no defects can be found at time of test

offside rear indicator lens broken but function is not impaired

Pass 22 Jul 2013 69,467 miles

both front brake pads getting low

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

nail in offside rear tyre

noise coming from steering/suspension on full lock but no defects can be found at time of test

offside rear indicator lens broken but function is not impaired

Pass 3 Jul 2012 66,237 miles

battery insecure

both front brake discs rusty

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Jul 2012 66,237 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

battery insecure

both front brake discs rusty

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2010 60,947 miles

Battery insecure

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

centre stop light not working

offside rear light lens broken

power steering belt noisey

spare wheel missing

Pass 14 Jan 2010 53,691 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 53,676 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 May 2008 40,042 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 26,699 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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GJ53 BLX is a 2004 Nissan D22 in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

Across all 2004 Nissan D22 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 81,589 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 GJ53 BLX, 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 22 years old, this Nissan D22 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJ53 BLX is a 2004 Nissan D22, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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