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AR03 OZD

2016 Nissan Elgrand

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

157,044 mi
Last recorded157,044 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Elgrand115,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 OZD
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 157,044 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre worn outer edges 2255018 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both rear tyre soft (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre worn inside edge 2255018 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 149,244 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive pipe at bottom of radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to tear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine under tray slightly loose one bolt missing.

wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 8 Apr 2025 149,244 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive pipe at bottom of radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to tear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine under tray slightly loose one bolt missing.

wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 1 Apr 2025 149,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat surround loose

Pass 8 Apr 2024 140,771 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 29 Mar 2024 140,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 134,758 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 134,753 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 130,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 127,881 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 124,881 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2020 120,804 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2020 120,804 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 110,980 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 110,980 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 109,121 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 109,090 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 104,466 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 99,311 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Elgrand?

Based on 136,948 MOT tests across 17,589 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
5,309
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
17,589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 1,720
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,283
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,279
fog lamp not working 1,174
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AR03 OZD is a 2016 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2016 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 115,301 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 Elgrand fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 1,720 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AR03 OZD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Elgrand typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 10 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AR03 OZD is a 2016 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 July 2016.

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