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CN53 LXC

2003 Nissan Terrano

Gold Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,022 mi
Last recorded123,022 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 LXC
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2018 123,022 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe over rear axle on back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear of centre (mount on chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering mounting point for suspension arm and cross member (chassis (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake slightly binding

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm on inner of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2017 116,687 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt near side inner (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil near side frront (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and off sides front (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 116,522 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking engine (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high near side (1.8)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play off inner (2.2.B.1f)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt near side inner (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil near side frront (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and off sides front (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 109,396 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2015 101,804 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 92,119 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

fan belt worn

offside front tyre has wear on inner side wall

Pass 7 Feb 2013 81,757 miles

front discs worn

minor chips in windscreen

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 5 Feb 2013 81,658 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both rear tyres perished

front discs worn

minor chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Feb 2012 68,807 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 59,600 miles

o/s/r anti roll bar link wearing

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit

Pass 2 Feb 2010 54,075 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 48,573 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2009 48,330 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2008 38,667 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 27,094 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 27,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CN53 LXC is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Gold with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 CN53 LXC, 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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CN53 LXC is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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