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AM53 AUU

2003 Nissan Xterra

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

160,838 mi
Last recorded160,838 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Xterra84,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 AUU
MakeNissan
ModelXterra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 160,838 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 152,974 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Step loose but not likely to fall off

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 139,722 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 139,553 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven offside low effort (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 124,053 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 108,239 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 108,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% imbalance as brake is applied (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 97,046 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 85,204 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 67,649 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 53,228 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 42,491 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 34,016 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 21,931 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 17,024 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Xterra?

Based on 393 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

76.6%
Pass Rate
8,615
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
position lamp(s) not working 8
Side repeater missing 6
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6
Side repeater not working 6
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AM53 AUU is a 2003 Nissan Xterra in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Xterra models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 84,920 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Xterra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM53 AUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Xterra typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Xterra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AM53 AUU registered?

AM53 AUU is a 2003 Nissan Xterra, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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