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GU53 HFW

2003 Nissan D22

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

147,618 mi
Last recorded147,618 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan D2286,085 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 HFW
MakeNissan
ModelD22
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 147,618 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis brake pipes and underbody coverd in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 147,615 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure on to axle (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis crossmember in front of rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis brake pipes and underbody coverd in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 144,540 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

drivers seat bolster worn

general corrosion to all chassis

reversing light inop

Fail 14 Nov 2024 144,540 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

drivers seat bolster worn

general corrosion to all chassis

reversing light inop

Pass 14 Nov 2023 141,337 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and all suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

damage to o/s rear lamp

drivers seat worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 14 Nov 2023 141,337 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and all suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

damage to o/s rear lamp

drivers seat worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 11 Nov 2022 137,670 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to chassis and all suspension components

damage to o/s rear lamp

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 8 Nov 2022 137,670 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to chassis and all suspension components

damage to o/s rear lamp

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 12 Nov 2021 137,670 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chassis undersealed

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion to chassis

Fail 13 Oct 2021 137,670 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired both (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch pedal rubber missing

general corrosion to underside

Pass 9 Oct 2020 137,061 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 9 Oct 2020 137,061 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 3 Oct 2019 134,997 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion to chassis and all front and rear suspension components

Pass 3 Oct 2018 132,342 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust system corroded

front suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2018 132,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust system corroded

front suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2017 128,795 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust centre box corroded

rear exhaust bracket corroded

surface corrosion chassis

Fail 3 Oct 2017 128,795 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust centre box corroded

rear exhaust bracket corroded

surface corrosion chassis

Pass 14 Sep 2016 123,565 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 123,505 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 123,319 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 122,342 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 120,127 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 117,703 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 114,771 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 102,981 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 90,899 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 76,769 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 61,387 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 44,811 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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GU53 HFW is a 2003 Nissan D22 in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 GU53 HFW, 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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GU53 HFW is a 2003 Nissan D22, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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