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CT53 NCC

2003 Nissan Elgrand

White Petrol 3490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

159,615 mi
Last recorded159,615 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Elgrand109,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 159,615 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective underinflated ()

Fail 5 May 2026 159,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective underinflated ()

Pass 20 May 2025 154,140 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 146,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 142,188 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 135,825 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 130,582 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 126,330 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 122,166 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 117,987 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 110,370 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 102,272 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 NCC is a 2003 Nissan Elgrand in White with a 3,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NCC, 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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What year was CT53 NCC registered?

CT53 NCC is a 2003 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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