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CN53 MXB

2003 Nissan Terrano

Gold Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

111,466 mi
Last recorded111,466 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 111,466 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced inner & outer sill (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear lens cracked

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 111,466 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced inner & outer sill (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear lens cracked

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 110,096 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp cracked

Offside Front suspnsion arm bush worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 110,079 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear position lamp cracked

Offside Front suspnsion arm bush worn

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 107,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Oct 2017 107,240 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 105,221 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 105,160 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NSR Outer Sill, NSR Chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 101,242 miles

N/S/R light lens cracked

Fail 8 Oct 2015 101,242 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Goes dim (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

N/S/R light lens cracked

Pass 5 Nov 2014 95,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

heavy surface corrosion on all chassis

heavy surface corrosion on fuel lines

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Oct 2014 95,511 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

heavy surface corrosion on all chassis

heavy surface corrosion on fuel lines

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2013 89,107 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 89,068 miles

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

slight play in n/s and o/s/f wheel bearings

very rear back seats removed at time of test

Pass 30 Oct 2012 81,348 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread pattern

front number plate marked

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leek

surface corrosion on o/s/r main metal brake pipe

wear showing on both front brake discs

Pass 7 Nov 2011 72,697 miles

rear rear seat belts removed

Fail 5 Nov 2011 72,664 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear rear seat belts removed

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 MXB is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Gold with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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

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