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AO53 OJU

2003 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,998 mi
Last recorded140,998 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 OJU
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 May 2023 140,998 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis cracked through (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis cracked through (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2022 134,364 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 17 Mar 2022 134,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear bump stops missing

Reversing lamps not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 128,390 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 128,390 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 120,901 miles

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced body mount corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 120,901 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced body mount corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 112,231 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 101,225 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 90,935 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 79,724 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 69,694 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 69,694 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 59,157 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust rear box corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 59,157 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust rear box corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 54,701 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 53,077 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 50,690 miles

attention required to rear brakes

Pass 11 Mar 2010 45,774 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Apr 2009 37,995 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 37,995 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 May 2008 29,621 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 20,985 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 20,985 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AO53 OJU is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO53 OJU, 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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What year was AO53 OJU registered?

AO53 OJU is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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