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AE53 FNX

2003 Nissan Navara

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,439 mi
Last recorded163,439 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 FNX
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 163,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Torsion bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 163,430 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid weak (3.5 (a))

Rear load floor corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front bull bar insecure not fixed on lower part

Pass 19 Jan 2023 156,211 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear load floor corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front bull bar insecure not fixed on lower part

Pass 20 Jan 2022 148,878 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front bull bar loose

Fail 18 Jan 2022 148,864 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust system (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front bull bar loose

Pass 11 Jan 2021 139,458 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside front inner wing corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 139,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside front inner wing corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 133,243 miles

Both front inner wings corroded

Fog lamp switch needs slight attention

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer wing corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 126,499 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front inner wings corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2018 120,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner wing rusty

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front inner wing rusty

Fail 6 Jan 2018 120,222 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner wing rusty

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front inner wing rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2017 112,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 112,611 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 107,518 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 107,518 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 94,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 79,472 miles

All four tyres have slight cracking around bead rim

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 79,464 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

All four tyres have slight cracking around bead rim

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 63,877 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 30 Nov 2012 63,785 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Dec 2011 56,127 miles

exhaust centre section in poor condition

rear footbrake imbalance 23% (max 25%)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 50,211 miles

fuel line osf slight corrosion

nsf wheel arch slight corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2009 44,887 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 38,989 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 32,235 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 25,899 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Navara?

Based on 1,323,173 MOT tests across 129,772 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
8,088
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
129,772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,592
Registration plate lamp not working 21,149
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,951
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17,402
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,057
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AE53 FNX is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Grey with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 86,842 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Navara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE53 FNX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Navara typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Navara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE53 FNX is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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