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VU54 ZNL

2004 Nissan D21

Black Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

170,263 mi
Last recorded170,263 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Nissan D2179,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 ZNL
MakeNissan
ModelD21
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 170,263 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 165,083 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 155,307 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 145,606 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Oct 2017 145,606 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 135,660 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 135,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced blue (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 128,735 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 120,028 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 110,484 miles

rear exhaust tail box clamp corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2013 110,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear exhaust tail box clamp corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2012 105,590 miles

rear exhaust mount corroded. system adequetly supported

Fail 23 Sep 2011 99,747 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust bracket broken but well suported

Pass 23 Sep 2011 99,747 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but well suported

Pass 21 Sep 2010 86,809 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 75,141 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 75,141 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 70,449 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 57,196 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 57,196 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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VU54 ZNL is a 2004 Nissan D21 in Black with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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 VU54 ZNL, 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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VU54 ZNL is a 2004 Nissan D21, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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