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VX53 HTT

2003 Nissan D22

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,206 mi
Last recorded129,206 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan D2286,085 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 HTT
MakeNissan
ModelD22
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 129,206 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under side of body heavily (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 129,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged Mark in yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both front and centre tub mounts corroded mark in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill mark in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mount mark in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both front and centre tub mounts corroded mark in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis split next to fuel tank mark in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember corroded mark in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under side of body heavily (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 114,671 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 114,636 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 100,428 miles

under body in poor conditions

Pass 27 Jan 2021 98,839 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 98,839 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 98,130 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES CORODDED

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 97,464 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 97,459 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Feb 2018 97,236 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 86,973 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 80,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 80,339 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 78,345 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 78,345 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 75,187 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 75,187 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 71,857 miles

slight corrosion on nsr/osr brake pipes

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 25 Sep 2013 71,841 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

slight corrosion on nsr/osr brake pipes

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 25 Sep 2012 68,722 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 64,602 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 60,867 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 56,423 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 52,322 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 48,408 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 39,213 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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VX53 HTT is a 2003 Nissan D22 in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VX53 HTT, 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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VX53 HTT is a 2003 Nissan D22, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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