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BU03 KUT

2003 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,811 mi
Last recorded117,811 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 KUT
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 117,811 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 115,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides shocks top mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 107,707 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 107,707 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 99,323 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 99,323 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 89,775 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 89,771 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 80,289 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 80,269 miles

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

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 71,977 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre outer wall has small cuts

Fail 16 Oct 2010 71,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre outer wall has small cuts

Pass 9 Oct 2009 66,151 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 59,180 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 51,842 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 51,840 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2007 47,912 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 47,827 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 34,397 miles

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

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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BU03 KUT is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BU03 KUT, 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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BU03 KUT is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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