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LJ53 VDO

2003 Nissan Serena

Blue Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,704 mi
Last recorded104,704 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Serena113,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 VDO
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 104,704 miles

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

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

Slight Corrosion On Exhaust Back box

Pass 5 Jun 2017 97,668 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 88,042 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 79,568 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 69,336 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 69,332 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 58,782 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 47,112 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 73,715 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Serena?

Based on 146,285 MOT tests across 20,632 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
6,048
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
20,632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 19,194
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,608
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,711
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,531
position lamp(s) not working 6,076
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LJ53 VDO is a 2003 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 113,274 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Serena fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 19,194 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ53 VDO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Serena typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Serena is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ53 VDO registered?

LJ53 VDO is a 2003 Nissan Serena, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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The MOT history for LJ53 VDO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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