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DG53 ZKX

2003 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

206,202 mi
Last recorded206,202 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 ZKX
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 206,202 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 206,489 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s and n/s rear chassis by springs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing fixing holes in chassis elongated (2.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2016 195,639 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear NAIL

both front wheel bearings have slight play.

front and rear propshaft UJ's slight play.

front tyres worn on edges.

rear DIFF slight leak.

Fail 6 Sep 2016 195,635 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play stabilizer bush worn. (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear NAIL

both front wheel bearings have slight play.

front and rear propshaft UJ's slight play.

front tyres worn on edges.

rear DIFF slight leak.

Pass 8 Sep 2015 185,357 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 185,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 174,096 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 174,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 155,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

fuel pipes corroded

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 21 Oct 2013 155,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

fuel pipes corroded

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Oct 2012 132,026 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 87,497 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 76,195 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 64,160 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 50,838 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 50,821 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 38,015 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 30,887 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 30,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre tread worn on edge

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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DG53 ZKX is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DG53 ZKX, 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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DG53 ZKX is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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