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OU52 FXL

2002 Nissan Maxima

Black Petrol 2988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

85,167 mi
Last recorded85,167 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Nissan Maxima70,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 FXL
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 85,167 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 81,533 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 81,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached sensor (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 79,048 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 74,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 70,934 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 70,919 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 70,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 70,111 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 69,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 68,439 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 65,967 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 62,985 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 58,839 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking in the tread

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join corroded (7.1.2)

exhaust flexi starting to deteriorate

Fail 21 Aug 2015 58,830 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking in the tread

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join corroded (7.1.2)

exhaust flexi starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Aug 2014 55,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2013 52,617 miles

exhaust middle section slightly corroded, slight blow from clamp that joins the middle section to back box. has had a temp repair in past... spot welds on clamp...

n/s/r body height control sensor arm snapped...

Pass 24 Aug 2012 48,829 miles

Downpipe heat shield corroded, Flexi hose mesh adrift.

Front brake discs slightly grooved.

N/S/F Headlight aim sensor mounted to the rear suspension adrift. O/S/ Sensor corroded.

N/S/F Headlight washer jet missing.

Slight corrosion build up around N/S/F ,O/S/F,O/S/R and N/S/R metal brake pipes.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 45,134 miles

nsf headlamp washer missing

Fail 19 Aug 2011 45,004 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

nsf headlamp washer missing

Pass 20 Aug 2010 40,433 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 35,435 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING ON OUTER SIDE WALL

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 31,492 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 27,121 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 23,176 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 18,481 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Maxima?

Based on 29,336 MOT tests across 4,121 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,912
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
4,121
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,265
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,672
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,459
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 916
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OU52 FXL is a 2002 Nissan Maxima in Black with a 2,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Maxima models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 70,836 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Maxima fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 2,265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU52 FXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Maxima typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Nissan Maxima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OU52 FXL registered?

OU52 FXL is a 2002 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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