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DF03 VFZ

2003 Nissan Terrano

Silver Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

141,345 mi
Last recorded141,345 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 VFZ
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 141,345 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 141,344 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 136,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front outer c/v. gaitor lube loss

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratchers (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 136,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front outer c/v. gaitor lube loss

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratchers (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 129,205 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction slight scratching to screen (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2018 129,066 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged caliper slide bolt sheard off. (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner hanghing on mirror. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction slight scratching to screen (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 122,009 miles

windscreen scratched.

Fail 16 Jun 2017 122,009 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi & center box. (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sticker & air freshner ( on mirror ) (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

metered smoke test will be tested on retest.

windscreen scratched.

Pass 18 Jun 2016 115,389 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 107,589 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

o/s/r.anti roll bar drop link /moderate wear.

Fail 18 Jun 2015 107,589 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

o/s/r.anti roll bar drop link /moderate wear.

Pass 5 Jun 2014 100,128 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 93,149 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine light on.

Fail 13 Jun 2013 93,031 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine light on.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 85,365 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 76,707 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 76,707 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 67,077 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2009 57,817 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 48,979 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 40,466 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 31,500 miles

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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DF03 VFZ is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Silver with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DF03 VFZ, 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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DF03 VFZ is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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