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OU53 DHE

2003 Nissan D22

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,807 mi
Last recorded145,807 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan D2286,085 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 DHE
MakeNissan
ModelD22
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 145,807 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyre (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion underneath

Pass 30 Aug 2017 142,338 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 142,298 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 137,084 miles

All metal brake pipes corroded

Slight play in all front anti-roll bar components

Pass 18 Aug 2015 131,499 miles

Exhaust has corroded

Metal brake pipes are corroded

Rear number plate has deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2014 127,238 miles

Both wiper blades perished but still clearing screen

Slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 20 Sep 2013 122,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 122,502 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 119,296 miles

Both rear tyres are worn close to legal limit

Slight lift in both front lower arm ball joints

Pass 6 Oct 2011 113,681 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 113,681 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Slight lift in both front lower arm ball joints

Very slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 28 Oct 2010 95,268 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 30 Oct 2009 102,812 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Very slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Fail 30 Oct 2009 102,812 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Very slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 21 Oct 2008 98,024 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 88,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 88,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 67,213 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 67,213 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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OU53 DHE is a 2003 Nissan D22 in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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 OU53 DHE, 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 OU53 DHE registered?

OU53 DHE is a 2003 Nissan D22, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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