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ML53 EJY

2003 Nissan D22

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,485 mi
Last recorded145,485 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan D2286,085 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 EJY
MakeNissan
ModelD22
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 145,485 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 145,481 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 145,463 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 144,283 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 139,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 134,872 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 125,235 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 111,331 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 111,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 106,273 miles

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

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

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

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

osf tyre sidewall damaged

osr tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 5 Aug 2014 106,273 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

osf tyre sidewall damaged

osr tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2013

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

offsidec rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2009 92,297 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 92,055 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 82,035 miles

brake pedal anti slip worn thin

n/s/r & o/s/r seat belts not tested (child seats fitted)

Fail 3 Dec 2007 68,530 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 68,530 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 56,072 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres worn on inner eges but ok for mot

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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ML53 EJY is a 2003 Nissan D22 in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ML53 EJY, 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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What year was ML53 EJY registered?

ML53 EJY is a 2003 Nissan D22, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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