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AY53 GKJ

2003 Nissan Navara

Green Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,113 mi
Last recorded151,113 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 GKJ
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 151,113 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 146,690 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 132,615 miles

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

Oil leak ()

rear seat belts not checked due to items on seat

Pass 7 Jun 2016 121,553 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear brakes binding on slightly

Pass 28 Jul 2014 107,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread

o/s door mirror slightly cracked

wiper rubbers worn

Fail 28 Jul 2014 107,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread

o/s door mirror slightly cracked

wiper rubbers worn

Pass 26 Sep 2013 101,055 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 101,055 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 89,056 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 89,056 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 82,031 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 81,139 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2009 74,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2009 74,578 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2008 66,989 miles

exhaust system corroding

Fail 6 Oct 2008 66,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system corroding

Pass 15 Oct 2007 60,265 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 49,763 miles

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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AY53 GKJ is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Green with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AY53 GKJ, 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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AY53 GKJ is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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