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CT03 VCU

2003 Nissan Elgrand

Silver Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,917 mi
Last recorded44,917 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Elgrand109,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT03 VCU
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 44,917 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 44,858 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 42,565 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 42,561 miles

Offside Front 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))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 35,143 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 25,680 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Elgrand?

Based on 136,948 MOT tests across 17,589 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
5,309
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
17,589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 1,720
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,283
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,279
fog lamp not working 1,174
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CT03 VCU is a 2003 Nissan Elgrand in Silver with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 109,562 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 Elgrand fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 1,720 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CT03 VCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Elgrand typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CT03 VCU registered?

CT03 VCU is a 2003 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is CT03 VCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CT03 VCU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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