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BG53 CXJ

2003 Nissan Navara

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,535 mi
Last recorded120,535 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 CXJ
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 120,535 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

front and rear tyres different sizes

front prop shaft missing/removed

imbalance on front brakes

Fail 12 Feb 2026 120,533 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Steering box sector shaft excessively worn idler arm (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

front and rear tyres different sizes

front prop shaft missing/removed

imbalance on front brakes

Pass 7 Feb 2025 118,010 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

both rear tyres worn low

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Fail 7 Feb 2025 118,010 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

both rear tyres worn low

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 13 Jul 2023 115,491 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 113,417 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 109,092 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 105,216 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 105,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 102,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 24 Nov 2017 101,093 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 101,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 100,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 100,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 100,850 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 100,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 100,850 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 100,850 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 96,562 miles

Exhaust rear silencer rusty

Exhaust tailpipe mounting loose

Pass 28 Oct 2009 84,963 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 73,148 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 73,148 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 61,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 47,378 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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BG53 CXJ is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG53 CXJ, 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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What year was BG53 CXJ registered?

BG53 CXJ is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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