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SY03 OEB

2003 Nissan D22

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

97,730 mi
Last recorded97,730 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan D2286,085 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 OEB
MakeNissan
ModelD22
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 May 2026 97,730 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ARCH AREA MULTIPLE PATCHES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER SILL AREA (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ARCH AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSIDE FRONT TO REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2025 97,482 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 97,048 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 96,287 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to front centre and rear exhaust

Pass 1 Dec 2021 94,047 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 94,032 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering box (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion to rear leaf springs

Pass 14 Oct 2020 85,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger bracket on limit of acceptability (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

reverse lights not working but date of reg 2003

Fail 30 Sep 2020 85,790 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure silencer cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger bracket on limit of acceptability (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

reverse lights not working but date of reg 2003

Pass 5 Jul 2019 79,956 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

reverse light not working but date of reg 2003

Fail 18 Jun 2019 79,935 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 73,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 69,146 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 65,385 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 65,385 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail and middle pipe spit (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 62,097 miles

both front bump stops missing

Fail 11 Jun 2015 62,081 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front bump stops missing

Pass 13 Jun 2014 58,890 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 58,875 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 54,908 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 54,901 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2012 46,973 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 40,425 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 34,545 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 27,113 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 19,081 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 16,311 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 13,104 miles

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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SY03 OEB is a 2003 Nissan D22 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 SY03 OEB, 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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SY03 OEB is a 2003 Nissan D22, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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