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MK53 BKZ

2003 Nissan D21

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,578 mi
Last recorded100,578 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan D2192,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 BKZ
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 100,578 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))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 95,845 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))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 93,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 85,649 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 85,649 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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 78,819 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 71,320 miles

O/S step broken

Fail 3 Feb 2015 1,590 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

O/S step broken

Pass 3 Feb 2014 65,386 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both wipers starting to split but clear screen fine

chassis has coated in waste oil

Pass 7 Feb 2013 64,993 miles

rear tow bar bent

Fail 6 Feb 2013 61,993 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear tow bar bent

Pass 3 Feb 2012 58,908 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 55,908 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 52,525 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 52,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 48,813 miles

Handbrake lever feels loose or worn,passes at this time.

Rear brake pipes weak

Fail 18 Nov 2008 48,811 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Handbrake lever feels loose or worn,passes at this time.

Rear brake pipes weak

Pass 19 Nov 2007 44,312 miles

both front disks starting to corrode

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Fail 5 Sep 2006 35,826 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

suspension very soft

Pass 5 Sep 2006 35,826 miles

suspension very soft

How Reliable is the Nissan D21?

Based on 30,812 MOT tests across 4,480 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
3,741
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
4,480
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,698
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,667
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,597
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,335
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MK53 BKZ is a 2003 Nissan D21 in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Nissan D21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 92,137 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Nissan D21 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK53 BKZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan D21 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan D21 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MK53 BKZ registered?

MK53 BKZ is a 2003 Nissan D21, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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