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AO53 DCF

2003 Nissan Interstar

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,210 mi
Last recorded139,210 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Interstar98,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 DCF
MakeNissan
ModelInterstar
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 139,210 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 119,645 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 119,645 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 108,704 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 108,703 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 97,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 84,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 74,690 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 74,681 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 62,432 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 50,288 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 33,805 miles

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

How Reliable is the Nissan Interstar?

Based on 43,912 MOT tests across 2,883 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
7,170
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
2,883
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,076
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,644
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,415
Registration plate lamp not working 1,350
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AO53 DCF is a 2003 Nissan Interstar in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Interstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 98,672 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Interstar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO53 DCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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AO53 DCF is a 2003 Nissan Interstar, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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