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PO52 FCN

2002 Nissan Vanette

White Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

43,434 mi
Last recorded43,434 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Nissan Vanette76,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO52 FCN
MakeNissan
ModelVanette
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 43,434 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 43,404 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure both U bolts (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 41,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to about 2 to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Offside sliding door jammed / wont open

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated front universal joint has slight play (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 41,793 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 2 to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Offside sliding door jammed / wont open

Pass 7 Nov 2022 40,819 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded through

Offside Rear inner arch corroded through

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

slight power steering leak at rack

Fail 28 Oct 2022 40,817 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at leaf spring rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section at leaf spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded through

Offside Rear inner arch corroded through

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

slight power steering leak at rack

Pass 27 Oct 2021 39,131 miles

Nearside Rear outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from rack (2.1.5 (a))

both outer sills crush damage

Fail 18 Oct 2021 39,131 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section at spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from rack (2.1.5 (a))

both outer sills crush damage

Pass 29 Oct 2020 38,114 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox + prop shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

both side sills crushed in areas.

general corrosion under vehicle

steering rack unit slightly damp with fluid.

Fail 19 Oct 2020 38,114 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mount corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox + prop shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

both side sills crushed in areas.

general corrosion under vehicle

steering rack unit slightly damp with fluid.

Pass 22 Oct 2019 37,588 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside and nearside headlamp reflectors deteriorated and slightly affecting headlamp beam image

offside rear lamp unit damaged

Fail 21 Oct 2019 37,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured under vehicle at nearside (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside and nearside headlamp reflectors deteriorated and slightly affecting headlamp beam image

offside rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2018 36,607 miles

both sills damaged

corrosion started in front to rear brake pipes

corrosion started in o/s/r sill back

front brake pads wearing slightly low?

rear door handle broken but working

slight play in propshaft front joint

Fail 15 Oct 2018 36,607 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire injectors? (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both sills damaged

corrosion started in front to rear brake pipes

corrosion started in o/s/r sill back

front brake pads wearing slightly low?

rear door handle broken but working

slight play in propshaft front joint

Pass 10 Oct 2017 34,757 miles

slight dampness at o/s of steering rack

Fail 9 Oct 2017 34,757 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill back/lower wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing in 2 places (2.4.A.3)

all tyres cracking in tread [185/75/14c]

slight dampness at o/s of steering rack

Pass 2 Nov 2016 32,804 miles

corrosion started in sill backs

slight bind on o/s/r wheel

both sills damaged

Fail 25 Oct 2016 32,804 miles

Fuel system component leaking around 3+4 injectors (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill back (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill back (2.4.A.3)

both sills damaged

corrosion started in sill backs

main beam warning light staying on with dip

slight bind on o/s/r wheel

Pass 29 Sep 2015 30,437 miles

damage to both sills

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 28 Sep 2015 30,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill back (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill back (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

damage to both sills

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 14 Oct 2014 28,616 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 28,616 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 25,791 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 25,791 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 22,830 miles

offside rear light lens incomplete

Fail 1 Oct 2012 22,830 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear light lens incomplete

Fail 3 Oct 2011 20,882 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 20,882 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 18,033 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 15,484 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 15,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 13,152 miles

advice slight power steering leak from rack

Pass 14 Sep 2007 10,423 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 8,227 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play o/s of steering rack

Pass 7 Oct 2005 5,815 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Vanette?

Based on 206,210 MOT tests across 22,429 vehicles.

62.5%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
22,429
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,381
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,566
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 16,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,980
Stop lamp not working 9,137
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PO52 FCN is a 2002 Nissan Vanette in White with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Vanette models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 76,785 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 Vanette fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PO52 FCN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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PO52 FCN is a 2002 Nissan Vanette, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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