BJ08 DSX

2008 NISSAN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
NISSAN
Year
2008
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
ORANGE
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 17 July 2024
Last recorded mileage
34,416 mi

AI verdict AVOID 36/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2008 Nissan has 20 MOT tests on record with a 60% pass rate and 34,416 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2024-07-17, which is highly irregular.

The mileage trajectory shows a significant drop in annual usage from 2018 to 2022, followed by a substantial increase to 31,067 miles in the 12 months before the July 2023 MOT.

Things to check

  • Dangerous suspension failure on 2011-03-11 (34,416 mi) — a critical safety defect.
  • Recurring suspension arm ball joint issues across multiple tests (2013, 2020, 2022).
  • Recurring brake disc wear advisories in 2013, 2022, and 2023.
  • Unusually high mileage jump (29,529 mi/yr equivalent) before Jul 2023.

Working in its favour

  • No recent MOT failures or advisories from the July 2023 test.
  • Consistent annual mileage for most of its life, averaging 8,000 miles/year.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates good safety features.
  • The vehicle has a consistent, albeit high, mileage history over its lifespan.

Mileage history

Mar 2011: 34,416 mi FAILMar 2011: 34,959 mi PASSJun 2012: 55,361 mi PASSJun 2013: 69,073 mi PASSMay 2014: 75,263 mi FAILMay 2014: 75,275 mi PASSJun 2015: 80,048 mi FAILJun 2015: 80,048 mi PASSJun 2016: 86,210 mi PASSJun 2017: 95,711 mi FAILJun 2017: 95,711 mi PASSJun 2018: 102,543 mi FAILJun 2018: 102,543 mi PASSJun 2019: 106,939 mi FAILJun 2019: 106,939 mi PASSDec 2020: 114,353 mi FAILDec 2020: 114,353 mi PASSJun 2022: 118,577 mi FAILJun 2022: 118,577 mi PASSJul 2023: 149,644 mi PASS150k92k34kMar 2011Jul 2023

MOT test history — 12/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2011 FAIL 34,416 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
FAIL Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Mar 2011 PASS 34,959 mi None recorded
Jun 2012 PASS 55,361 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2013 PASS 69,073 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
May 2014 FAIL 75,263 mi
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
May 2014 PASS 75,275 mi None recorded
Jun 2015 FAIL 80,048 mi
FAIL Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
USER ENTERED nearside front tyre wearing unevenly
USER ENTERED nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly
Jun 2015 PASS 80,048 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
USER ENTERED nearside front tyre wearing unevenly
USER ENTERED nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly
Jun 2016 PASS 86,210 mi None recorded
Jun 2017 FAIL 95,711 mi
FAIL Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Jun 2017 PASS 95,711 mi None recorded
Jun 2018 FAIL 102,543 mi
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Jun 2018 PASS 102,543 mi
ADVISORY Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Jun 2019 FAIL 106,939 mi
PRS Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Jun 2019 PASS 106,939 mi None recorded
Dec 2020 FAIL 114,353 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
ADVISORY Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt And Offside
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Dec 2020 PASS 114,353 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
ADVISORY Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt And Offside
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jun 2022 FAIL 118,577 mi
PRS Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Jun 2022 PASS 118,577 mi
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Jul 2023 PASS 149,644 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ08 DSX, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.