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CT53 NEF

2017 Nissan Elgrand

Black Petrol 3490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,927 mi
Last recorded195,927 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Nissan Elgrand114,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT53 NEF
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 195,927 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 185,575 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 171,225 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 157,224 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 143,594 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four perished and worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 143,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four perished and worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 134,123 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 131,695 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 131,695 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 126,127 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 126,107 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 114,723 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 114,606 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 101,422 miles

both sill covers fitted

engine covers fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2017 101,415 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

both sill covers fitted

engine covers fitted

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 NEF is a 2017 Nissan Elgrand in Black with a 3,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2017 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 114,615 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 NEF, 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 9 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CT53 NEF registered?

CT53 NEF is a 2017 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 1 January 2017.

Is CT53 NEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CT53 NEF shows 15 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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