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VA53 ENF

2004 Nissan D21

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,772 mi
Last recorded84,772 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan D2179,337 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 ENF
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 84,772 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 83,773 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes rusty front & rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis ladder sections corroded

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing

Rear crossmember corroded

Rear foglamp pale

Rear wing strap supports rusted away

Stonechip in windscreen

Various damage areas on bodywork

Vehicle dirty underneath

o/s/r shocker casing corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2025 83,773 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes rusty front & rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis ladder sections corroded

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing

Rear crossmember corroded

Rear foglamp pale

Rear wing strap supports rusted away

Stonechip in windscreen

Various damage areas on bodywork

Vehicle dirty underneath

o/s/r shocker casing corroded

Pass 1 May 2024 83,138 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre bush (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear foglamp pale

Rear load bay rusty in places

Sufrace rust on rear brake valve & brake pipes

Vehicle dirty & in generally poor condition

Fail 10 Apr 2024 83,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Blades Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Upper casing/dust cover rusting away (5.3.2 (b))

Rear foglamp Pale

Surface rust on brake valve/front to rear brake pipe sections

corrosion evident in rear load bay

Pass 24 Apr 2023 82,515 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 Pipes from rear brake compensating valve rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion evident on rear chassis legs

Front bumper partially insecure

General Body condition poor/damage evident

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush All shackle bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

No Sidelight telltale

Offside Rear Shock absorber upper dust cover rusted away

Rear Fog Lamp slightly discoloured

Rear exhaust mounting in poor condition

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 82,124 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

Offside Rear Shocker upper dust cover rusting away

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

Rear shackle bushes splitting/poor condition

Tailgate slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

corrosion evident on all brake pipes

Fail 8 Apr 2022 82,124 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shocker upper dust cover rusting away

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

Rear shackle bushes splitting/poor condition

Tailgate slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

corrosion evident on all brake pipes

Pass 29 Jan 2021 81,326 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to rear pipes at front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play Front Joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust support bracket in poor condition

Stonechips in screen

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

o/s/r shocker dust cover corroding away

Fail 22 Jan 2021 81,326 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Handbrake lever (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to rear pipes at front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play Front Joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust support bracket in poor condition

Stonechips in screen

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

o/s/r shocker dust cover corroding away

Pass 7 Feb 2020 80,148 miles

Rear chassis rail ends corroded

Rear number plate in poor condition

Rear shackle bushes splitting

n/s/r lamp cluster damaged

o/s/r handbrake lever partially siezed

o/s/r shocker upper cover rusting away

o/s/r tyre low on pressure and small cut on inner sidewall

surface rust on rear brake pipes going into brake valve

Pass 28 Jan 2019 78,857 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 76,732 miles

O/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER POOR CONDITION

PROPSHAFT CENTRE MOUNTING WORN

Fail 16 Jan 2018 76,732 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake binding BOTH (3.7.B.1)

EXHAUST POOR CONDITION

O/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER POOR CONDITION

PROPSHAFT CENTRE MOUNTING WORN

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 25 Jan 2017 74,972 miles

vehicle dirty

Central exhaust mounting broken but still supported

Front Propshaft universal joint worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 70,976 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 70,898 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 67,602 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 67,602 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 63,282 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 63,282 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 59,650 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 54,828 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 48,795 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 42,882 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 36,275 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 25,569 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 19,098 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan D21?

Based on 30,812 MOT tests across 4,480 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
3,741
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
4,480
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,698
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,667
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,597
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,335
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VA53 ENF is a 2004 Nissan D21 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Nissan D21 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 79,337 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan D21 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA53 ENF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan D21 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 22 years old, this Nissan D21 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VA53 ENF is a 2004 Nissan D21, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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