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AU03 RFZ

2003 Nissan D22

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

226,898 mi
Last recorded226,898 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan D2286,085 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 RFZ
MakeNissan
ModelD22
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2018 226,898 miles

Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage deformed drop arm ex worn (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced X member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced center (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired corroded off (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 207,182 miles

front exhaust clamp broken

n/s/f steering idler worn close to limit

underside of vehicle is very rusty in all areas

Fail 9 Feb 2017 206,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill backing (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember above rear axle both ends (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s end off rear cross member above spare wheel (2.4.A.3)

front exhaust clamp broken

n/s/f steering idler worn close to limit

Pass 8 Dec 2015 189,602 miles

slight play in n/s steering idler

Fail 24 Nov 2015 188,912 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

slight play in n/s steering idler

Pass 15 Dec 2014 178,642 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 178,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 166,829 miles

brake warning light on

n/s/f tyre close to limit

rear brake pipes all becomming rusty

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 31 Oct 2013 166,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

brake warning light on

n/s/f tyre close to limit

n/s/r handbrake pivot at drum siezed

rear brake pipes all becomming rusty

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Oct 2012 157,569 miles

inner front brake pads getting low

Fail 10 Oct 2012 157,427 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

inner front brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Sep 2011 150,708 miles

all rear brake pipes becomming rusty

Fail 22 Sep 2011 150,567 miles

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

all rear brake pipes becomming rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2010 136,390 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 136,380 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 128,050 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 113,241 miles

Brake pipes corroding.

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear tyres well worn.

Fail 5 Jan 2009 113,231 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipes corroding.

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

PAS belt loose.

Rear tyres well worn.

Pass 19 Oct 2007 91,220 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 91,214 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 78,690 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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AU03 RFZ is a 2003 Nissan D22 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 AU03 RFZ, 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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AU03 RFZ is a 2003 Nissan D22, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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