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AU53 GSO

2003 Nissan Navara

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,452 mi
Last recorded123,452 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 GSO
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 123,452 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 123,452 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 120,075 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 115,627 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 110,681 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 110,681 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 103,186 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 103,186 miles

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Inner rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 98,687 miles

high level brake ligth inop

Fail 19 Apr 2010 98,687 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

high level brake ligth inop

Pass 12 Mar 2009 87,342 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 81,144 miles

high level brake light not wired into hard top

Pass 11 Oct 2007 80,048 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 80,048 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both steering idler arms have slight play in ball joint

brake pipes on rear axle and compensator valve slight surface corrossion

Pass 18 Oct 2006 69,138 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 69,138 miles

Centre Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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AU53 GSO is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AU53 GSO, 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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AU53 GSO is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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