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VU53 UPA

2003 Nissan D22

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

187,681 mi
Last recorded187,681 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Nissan D2286,085 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 UPA
MakeNissan
ModelD22
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 187,681 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 149,219 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 149,219 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 112,344 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 112,344 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 94,050 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 94,050 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 72,728 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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VU53 UPA is a 2003 Nissan D22 in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VU53 UPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU53 UPA registered?

VU53 UPA is a 2003 Nissan D22, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is VU53 UPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU53 UPA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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