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CN53 VGT

2003 Nissan Navara

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

200,615 mi
Last recorded200,615 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 VGT
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2020 200,615 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2019 196,843 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside chassis and body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 58,371 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 190,848 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 190,843 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion rear bumper (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe going to compensater valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe going to compensater valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 177,771 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 177,771 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both chassis legs (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop links both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 174,866 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides drop link bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes running to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 174,864 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides drop link bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes running to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 169,506 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 169,504 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 168,243 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 168,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 155,314 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2011 138,183 miles

o/s park brake lever slightly seized

Pass 15 Mar 2010 121,140 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2009 107,489 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 84,952 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007

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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CN53 VGT is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CN53 VGT, 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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CN53 VGT is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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