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Nissan Serena

White · Petrol · 2004 · 1,999 cc

T123 MLEMOT history

T123 MLE is a white petrol Nissan Serena first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 169,459 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
169,459 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,471 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T123 MLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Serena
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T123 MLE was last recorded at 169,459 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 4,382 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,077 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,382 miles
Average per year
7,471 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,459 miles
  • 2025 – 165,077 miles
  • 2021 – 131,068 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail169,459 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired crossmember to rear quarter panel (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired crossmember to rear quarter panel (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust system is corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

12 tests since 2 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail169,459 miles (+4,382)3 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,459 miles
    Test number
    610047458818
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired crossmember to rear quarter panel (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired crossmember to rear quarter panel (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass165,077 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    165,077 miles
    Test number
    359722166421
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail165,072 km (+7,019)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,072 km
    Test number
    578176559438
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped off (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass158,053 km (+8,557)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    158,053 km
    Test number
    965150213701
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass149,496 km (+6,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    149,496 km
    Test number
    890944815547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass143,085 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    143,085 km
    Test number
    122970559219
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass131,068 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    131,068 miles
    Test number
    254080457629
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear prop shaft removed

  8. Fail131,068 miles6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,068 miles
    Test number
    841857441549
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorProp shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass110,722 km (+4,854)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    110,722 km
    Test number
    514750533609
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear light units damaged

  10. Pass105,868 km (+17,230)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    105,868 km
    Test number
    323118968865
    • AdvisoryExhaust front heat shield is insecure
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass88,638 km (+15,585)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    88,638 km
    Test number
    294518055924
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is corroded
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

  12. Pass73,053 km
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    73,053 km
    Test number
    701875215736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T123 MLE

Does T123 MLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T123 MLE is valid until 26 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T123 MLE?
The MOT on T123 MLE is valid until 26 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T123 MLE done?
T123 MLE was recorded at 169,459 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 7,471 miles a year.
Has T123 MLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T123 MLE has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T123 MLE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T123 MLE find?
T123 MLE failed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 3 dangerous defects, 5 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired crossmember to rear quarter panel; offside front suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached split pin missing; offside rear vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired crossmember to rear quarter panel, and 8 more.

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