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N51 JBY

2003 Nissan Serena

Green Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

191,941 mi
Last recorded191,941 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Serena113,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN51 JBY
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 191,941 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 190,527 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2018 189,714 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 187,542 miles

both rear tyres worn low & badly deteriorated 195-70-14

nearside front anti roll bar linkage has slight play

slight play on both front inner tie rods

Fail 5 Dec 2017 187,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres worn low & badly deteriorated 195-70-14

nearside front anti roll bar linkage has slight play

slight play on both front inner tie rods

Pass 21 Nov 2016 181,736 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit + deteriorated. Both rears 195-70-14 (4.1.E.1)

play on both front inner tie rods

Fail 21 Nov 2016 181,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit + deteriorated. Both rears 195-70-14 (4.1.E.1)

play on both front inner tie rods

Pass 12 Sep 2015 172,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

chassis corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2015 172,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1957014 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

chassis corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2011 170,932 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 170,932 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 168,625 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 168,625 miles

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 166,293 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 166,271 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 162,144 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

off side front steering arm slight play

Fail 4 Jan 2008 162,144 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

off side front steering arm slight play

Pass 16 Dec 2006 157,652 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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N51 JBY is a 2003 Nissan Serena in Green with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N51 JBY, 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.

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N51 JBY is a 2003 Nissan Serena, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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