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HW53 BHU

2003 Nissan D22

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,945 mi
Last recorded122,945 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan D2286,085 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 BHU
MakeNissan
ModelD22
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 122,945 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 122,945 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 113,768 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses tarnished. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering idler has slight play

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Crossmember above axle. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 106,808 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes at load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Joint above rear axle to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play entre bearing deteriorated (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember corroded at both ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 106,808 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure isecure and fouling/chaffing brake pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes at load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Joint above rear axle to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play entre bearing deteriorated (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember corroded at both ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 100,633 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 100,633 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 93,806 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 87,804 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 81,829 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 75,764 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 75,763 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 69,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear spring eye bush slight play

Offside Rear spring eye bush has slight play

Pass 9 Sep 2016 63,306 miles

Front cant see front brake pads to access wear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear spring eye (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear spring eye bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 55,603 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 48,826 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 48,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 40,022 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust clamp deteriated

Pass 23 Aug 2012 35,070 miles

front brake pads wearing

steering lock stops worn

Pass 30 Aug 2011 27,374 miles

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

noisey on full lock lock stop caps worn

Pass 31 Aug 2010 14,940 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 16,565 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 16,565 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 14,119 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 12,756 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 11,232 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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HW53 BHU is a 2003 Nissan D22 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 HW53 BHU, 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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HW53 BHU is a 2003 Nissan D22, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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