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AU53 SMO

2003 Nissan Terrano

Silver Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

92,230 mi
Last recorded92,230 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 SMO
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 92,230 miles

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

all chassis corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2020 92,226 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

all chassis corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2019 90,936 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 90,928 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 87,084 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 87,082 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working tail lamp (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 84,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lens is cracked

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 84,030 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Anti roll Bar/Trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis/upper spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lens is cracked

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 79,042 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill slight corrosion.

Rear Exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still supported.

slight corrosion o/s/f under arch.

Fail 5 Oct 2016 78,881 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear outer sill slight corrosion.

Rear Exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still supported.

slight corrosion o/s/f under arch.

Pass 7 Oct 2015 70,382 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 63,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 63,720 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 58,052 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 51,627 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 42,321 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 35,335 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 29,652 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 24,792 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 19,977 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 15,512 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Sep 2006 15,399 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Nissan Terrano?

Based on 433,615 MOT tests across 34,923 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
6,358
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
34,923
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,504
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 24,436
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,176
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,286
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 13,722
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AU53 SMO is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Silver with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Terrano models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 77,403 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 Terrano fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU53 SMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Terrano typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Terrano is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU53 SMO is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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