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Nissan Elgrand

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 3,500 cc

V16 DFFMOT history

V16 DFF is a black petrol Nissan Elgrand first used on 1 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 142,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

V16 DFF black Nissan Elgrand – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Elgrand, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
142,489 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V16 DFF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Elgrand
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V16 DFF was last recorded at 142,489 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 6,064 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,425 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,064 miles
Average per year
5,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,489 miles
  • 2025 – 136,425 miles
  • 2024 – 130,589 miles
  • 2023 – 124,152 miles
  • 2021 – 120,905 miles
  • 2020 – 117,789 miles
  • 2018 – 110,182 miles
  • 2017 – 103,302 miles
  • 2016 – 96,436 miles
  • 2015 – 88,605 miles
  • 2014 – 81,062 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,489 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Headlamps deteriorated but not affecting light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on outer section also small piece of rubber missing out of tyre and small cuts present,recommend replace.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front tyre heavily worn on edges ,small cuts also present. Recommend replace.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,489 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    142,489 miles
    Test number
    368610427764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail142,489 miles (+6,064)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,489 miles
    Test number
    491896581371
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass136,425 miles (+5,836)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    136,425 miles
    Test number
    148506639109
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass130,589 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    130,589 miles
    Test number
    838106426945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail130,512 miles (+6,360)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,512 miles
    Test number
    400488868648
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass124,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    124,152 miles
    Test number
    456916812242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail124,152 miles (+3,247)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,152 miles
    Test number
    595446672853
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass120,905 miles (+3,116)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    120,905 miles
    Test number
    204168273579
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some items

  9. Pass117,789 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    117,789 miles
    Test number
    153388568029
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated but not affecting light output
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  10. Fail117,768 miles1 dangerous2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,768 miles
    Test number
    500244355592
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated but not affecting light output
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass115,590 km1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    115,590 km
    Test number
    183023760923
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail115,589 km1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,589 km
    Test number
    798018423158
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass110,182 miles (+21)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    110,182 miles
    Test number
    115890683904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre devoid of tread on outer section also small piece of rubber missing out of tyre and small cuts present,recommend replace.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower drop link boot repaired
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre heavily worn on edges ,small cuts also present. Recommend replace.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAir bag light remaining off at time of retest
    • AdvisoryParking brake pedal has little reserve travel.May require adjustment.

  14. Fail110,161 miles (+6,859)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,161 miles
    Test number
    900762393476
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre devoid of tread on outer section also small piece of rubber missing out of tyre and small cuts present,recommend replace.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre heavily worn on edges ,small cuts also present. Recommend replace.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake pedal has little reserve travel.May require adjustment.

  15. Pass103,302 miles (+80)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    103,302 miles
    Test number
    947161831817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slight feathering present on outer edge.
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner brake pads appear to be getting low.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on extreme outer edges.

  16. Fail103,222 miles (+6,786)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,222 miles
    Test number
    582359181280
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slight feathering present on outer edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner brake pads appear to be getting low.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on extreme outer edges.

  17. Pass96,436 miles (+7,831)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    96,436 miles
    Test number
    562320655859
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres devoid of tread on extreme outer edges.

  18. Pass88,605 miles (+7,543)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    88,605 miles
    Test number
    352160474178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    81,062 miles
    Test number
    209521434349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V16 DFF

Does V16 DFF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V16 DFF is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V16 DFF?
The MOT on V16 DFF is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V16 DFF done?
V16 DFF was recorded at 142,489 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 5,309 miles a year.
Has V16 DFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V16 DFF has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on V16 DFF 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 V16 DFF find?
V16 DFF passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes.; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes.; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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