BW52 TWJ

2003 NISSAN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
NISSAN
Year
2003
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
WHITE
Engine
3490 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
7 December 2026 (176 days away)
Last recorded mileage
129,712 mi

AI verdict AVOID 22/100

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

This 2003 Nissan has 15 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 129,712 miles. The mileage trajectory is highly anomalous, with suspiciously low usage followed by an unusually high jump, raising serious concerns about its true condition and maintenance.

The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage (21 mi/yr equivalent) before Oct 2017, followed by a significant jump to 26,260 mi/yr equivalent before Dec 2025, indicating a major discrepancy.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Jul 2024): Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AUTO-FLAGGED: 3 test failures within 12 months (Sep 2023 – Jul 2024)
  • DANGEROUS defect: Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (Jul 2024).
  • DANGEROUS defect: Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (Sep 2018).

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-12-07, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests good inherent safety features.
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 7,658 miles/yr (pre-2024), aligning with typical UK usage.
  • No outstanding recalls or DVLA write-off markers are present in the provided data.

Mileage history

May 2017: 129,712 mi PASSOct 2017: 129,721 mi PASSSep 2018: 132,878 mi PASSSep 2019: 135,420 mi FAILOct 2019: 135,439 mi PASSOct 2020: 137,901 mi PASSOct 2021: 139,138 mi PASSOct 2022: 140,940 mi PASSSep 2023: 141,728 mi FAILSep 2023: 141,775 mi PASSJul 2024: 144,419 mi FAILJul 2024: 144,432 mi FAILSep 2024: 144,450 mi PASSDec 2025: 175,747 mi FAILDec 2025: 175,760 mi PASS176k153k130kMay 2017Dec 2025

MOT test history — 10/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2017 PASS 129,712 mi None recorded
Oct 2017 PASS 129,721 mi None recorded
Sep 2018 PASS 132,878 mi
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY o/s/r brake slight bind
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bot rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Sep 2019 FAIL 135,420 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
ADVISORY Power steering pump pulsing
Oct 2019 PASS 135,439 mi
ADVISORY Power steering pump pulsing
Oct 2020 PASS 137,901 mi
MINOR Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Offside Front Steering rack has play
ADVISORY PAS Pump pulsing
Oct 2021 PASS 139,138 mi
ADVISORY o/s/f steering rack boot damp
ADVISORY o/s/f steering rack has play
Oct 2022 PASS 140,940 mi None recorded
Sep 2023 FAIL 141,728 mi
MAJOR Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Sep 2023 PASS 141,775 mi None recorded
Jul 2024 FAIL 144,419 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MAJOR Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (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))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Jul 2024 FAIL 144,432 mi
MAJOR Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (chalked in yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
ADVISORY Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
MAJOR Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Sep 2024 PASS 144,450 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Dec 2025 FAIL 175,747 mi
MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MAJOR Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MAJOR Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Dec 2025 PASS 175,760 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY rubber bushes starting to deteriorate, slight play in rack

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BW52 TWJ, 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.