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CU53 GXL

2003 Nissan Terrano

Silver Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,834 mi
Last recorded66,834 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 GXL
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2016 66,834 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Chassis corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2015 58,579 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 58,579 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 49,721 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 46,048 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 46,048 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 40,735 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 40,735 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 38,481 miles

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

front brake discs pitted and corroded also front pads not working full width of discs

fuel pipes corroded

heavy waxoyl

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Fail 14 Jun 2011 38,480 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

front brake discs pitted and corroded also front pads not working full width of discs

fuel pipes corroded

heavy waxoyl

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 20 Nov 2009 35,141 miles

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

front and rear floors and chassis rails light corrosion

front pads not working full width of discs

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 25 Nov 2008 29,147 miles

front brake pads not working full width of discs

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

heavy waxoyl on some parts of the chassis

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 21 Nov 2007 25,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front and rear chassis corroded

front brake pads not working full width of disc

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 30 Nov 2006 19,553 miles

Beam defuser fitted to headlamps aim on 1

Front brake pads not working full width of disc (inside)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside and offside front wheel bearings have slight play

How Reliable is the Nissan Terrano?

Based on 433,615 MOT tests across 34,923 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
6,358
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
34,923
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,504
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 24,436
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,176
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,286
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 13,722
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CU53 GXL is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Silver with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Terrano models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 77,403 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 Terrano fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU53 GXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Terrano typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Terrano is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CU53 GXL is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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