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CU53 VAX

2003 Nissan Navara

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,281 mi
Last recorded133,281 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 VAX
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2012 133,281 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 133,281 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2010 103,718 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 86,116 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

n/s rear brake binding

Fail 8 Nov 2007 53,662 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 53,662 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 39,384 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Navara?

Based on 1,323,173 MOT tests across 129,772 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
8,088
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
129,772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,592
Registration plate lamp not working 21,149
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,951
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17,402
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,057
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CU53 VAX is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 86,842 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 Navara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU53 VAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Navara typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Navara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU53 VAX registered?

CU53 VAX is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is CU53 VAX safe to buy?

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