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JL03 JEF

2011 Nissan Note

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,583 mi
Last recorded83,583 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Note53,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL03 JEF
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 83,583 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 80,870 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 80,869 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 75,984 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 75,983 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 71,845 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 68,149 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 68,064 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 62,549 miles

Front wipers smearing the screen

Pass 29 Apr 2020 56,729 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front registration plate deteriorated.

Fail 29 Apr 2020 56,729 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front registration plate deteriorated.

Pass 3 May 2019 49,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 44,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer door mirror cover missing

Nearside Front tyre ran off outer

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre ran off outer

exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 4 May 2018 44,707 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front door mirror outer cover missing no sharps

Nearside Front tyre ran off outer edge

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre ran off outer edge

rear exhaust outer skin corroded and peeling off

Pass 5 May 2017 38,532 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 32,821 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Apr 2015 27,019 miles

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

osf brake disc/pad overheated

Fail 29 Apr 2015 27,019 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

osf brake disc/pad overheated

Pass 13 May 2014 19,404 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Note?

Based on 2,716,974 MOT tests across 180,658 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,170
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
180,658
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 38,645
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,534
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,389
Stop lamp not working 26,678
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 18,089
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JL03 JEF is a 2011 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2011 Nissan Note models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 53,723 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 Note fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 38,645 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JL03 JEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Note typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 15 years old, this Nissan Note is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JL03 JEF registered?

JL03 JEF is a 2011 Nissan Note, first registered on 16 May 2011.

Is JL03 JEF safe to buy?

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