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DF53 FMX

2003 Nissan Interstar

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,048 mi
Last recorded143,048 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Interstar98,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 FMX
MakeNissan
ModelInterstar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 143,048 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 140,521 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 140,515 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification misaligned (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 138,487 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)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 136,370 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 136,370 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 133,582 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 133,571 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 128,178 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 124,553 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 124,542 miles

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 117,217 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2011 109,951 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 109,951 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 100,990 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 100,962 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 93,585 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 90,144 miles

front discs corroded

n/s/r hand brake cable outter casing split

rear discs corroded

slight play o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 22 Oct 2007 64,145 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Nissan Interstar?

Based on 43,912 MOT tests across 2,883 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
7,170
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
2,883
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,076
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,644
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,415
Registration plate lamp not working 1,350
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DF53 FMX is a 2003 Nissan Interstar in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Interstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 98,672 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Interstar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF53 FMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Interstar typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Interstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DF53 FMX registered?

DF53 FMX is a 2003 Nissan Interstar, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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