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274X553

2003 Nissan Maxima

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,547 mi
Last recorded168,547 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
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Vehicle Details

Registration274X553
MakeNissan
ModelMaxima
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 168,547 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all 4 tyres perishing on outer wall

power stearing pump noise

Fail 24 Nov 2012 168,304 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all 4 tyres perishing on outer wall

power stearing pump noise

How Reliable is the Nissan Maxima?

Based on 29,336 MOT tests across 4,121 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,912
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
4,121
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,265
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,672
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,459
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 916
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274X553 is a 2003 Nissan Maxima in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Nissan Maxima fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 2,265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 274X553, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Maxima typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Maxima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 274X553 registered?

274X553 is a 2003 Nissan Maxima, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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