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BJ53 BBU

2003 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,579 mi
Last recorded78,579 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 BBU
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2014 78,579 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 75,266 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 71,427 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 67,908 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 63,911 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 58,020 miles

n/s/f lowwer ball joint dust cover split

Pass 2 Oct 2008 50,552 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 50,551 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres worn near to min.front pads appear 3/4 worn.

Pass 8 Sep 2007 40,251 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 31,156 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 31,156 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BJ53 BBU is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ53 BBU, 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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What year was BJ53 BBU registered?

BJ53 BBU is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ53 BBU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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