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DF03 VGM

2003 Nissan Navara

Red Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

265,817 mi
Last recorded265,817 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 VGM
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 265,817 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns and and o/s sills rear floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 265,817 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns and and o/s sills rear floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 261,832 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 261,832 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2018 254,916 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 254,916 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 249,132 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 244,711 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 241,988 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 238,279 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 222,809 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre brake light not working

handbrake linkages not releasing fully

lift in nearside front lower ball joint

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

power steering belt slipping

rear fog lamp not at full intensity

spare wheel loose and tyre flat

Fail 31 Jul 2013 222,806 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre brake light not working

handbrake linkages not releasing fully

lift in nearside front lower ball joint

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

power steering belt slipping

rear fog lamp not at full intensity

spare wheel loose and tyre flat

Pass 3 Aug 2012 201,890 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

centre/high level brake light inop, unable to know if wired up on cab/body

exhaust front pipe mounting bracket broken

spare tyre flat and worn

Fail 3 Aug 2012 201,890 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

centre/high level brake light inop, unable to know if wired up on cab/body

exhaust front pipe mounting bracket broken

spare tyre flat and worn

Pass 4 Aug 2011 178,110 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 178,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 148,537 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 148,526 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 122,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 101,090 miles

EXHAUST BRACKETS HEAVILY CORRODED

FRONT TYRE TREADS WORN ON OUTER EDGES

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PRESSURE LOOKS LOW

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

REAR FOG LIGHT FADED

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT HUB

Pass 30 Jul 2007 84,884 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 84,884 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 48,105 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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DF03 VGM is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Red with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DF03 VGM, 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.

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DF03 VGM is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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