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BA03 XHG

2003 Nissan Elgrand

White Petrol 3490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,364 mi
Last recorded154,364 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Elgrand109,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA03 XHG
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,490cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 154,364 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective all cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 154,361 miles

Nearside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 145,818 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 138,473 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 138,765 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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BA03 XHG is a 2003 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 109,562 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 BA03 XHG, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BA03 XHG registered?

BA03 XHG is a 2003 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 15 March 2003.

Is BA03 XHG safe to buy?

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