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CT53 NBM

2003 Nissan Elgrand

White Petrol 3490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

214,313 mi
Last recorded214,313 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Elgrand109,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT53 NBM
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 214,313 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 214,293 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine noisey (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine noisey

Engine smokes on idle

Pass 16 Dec 2022 213,963 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 213,963 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 209,442 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2020 204,105 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 204,101 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn [ back bush ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn [ back bush ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 195,602 miles

Front discs worn

Fail 30 May 2019 195,601 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front discs worn

Front pads getting low

Handbrake only just met requirements

Handbrake slightly fluctuation when applied

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 4 Jul 2017 173,822 miles

Nearside rear tyre low on inner edge

Wipers poor and smeary

Pass 17 Jun 2016 158,766 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 156,785 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 145,358 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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CT53 NBM is a 2003 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CT53 NBM, 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.

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CT53 NBM is a 2003 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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