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DK53 FKN

2003 Nissan Terrano

Black Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

171,169 mi
Last recorded171,169 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 FKN
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 171,169 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under side corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2017 170,738 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 164,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion on fuel pipes

front suspension rebound/bump stops missing

interior soiled restricting inspection

offside rear rebound/bump stop missing

rust/corrosion on underbody/underbody components

some wear on brake pedal friction pad

underbody soiled resticting inspection

uneven tread wear on front tyres

wear in wiper linkage offside

wear on front brake discs

Fail 28 Jan 2016 164,119 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section/downpipe (7.1.2)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion on fuel pipes

front suspension rebound/bump stops missing

interior soiled restricting inspection

offside rear rebound/bump stop missing

rust/corrosion on underbody/underbody components

some wear on brake pedal friction pad

underbody soiled resticting inspection

uneven tread wear on front tyres

wear in wiper linkage offside

wear on front brake discs

Pass 5 Feb 2015 158,811 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosion on tailgate/rear door apperture

horn slightly harsh when operated

inspection of rear seatbelts restricted due to vehicle load space full!

nearside and offside front suspension rebound rubbers missing

rust/corrosion on underbody/underbody components

slight damage to nearside rear bumper

some wear on front brake pads

some wear on offside drivers seatbelt webbing

Fail 5 Feb 2015 158,811 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosion on tailgate/rear door apperture

horn slightly harsh when operated

inspection of rear seatbelts restricted due to vehicle load space full!

nearside and offside front suspension rebound rubbers missing

rust/corrosion on underbody/underbody components

slight damage to nearside rear bumper

some wear on front brake pads

some wear on offside drivers seatbelt webbing

Pass 5 Feb 2014 141,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front registration plate not fitted flush to vehicle obsscuring vision

front suspension rebound rubbers missing

fuel pipes corroded

some corrosion on exhaust system

some rusting on underbody and underbody components

some wear on brake pedal antislip pad

some wear on drivers seatbelt webbing

some wear on front brake discs

Fail 5 Feb 2014 141,221 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

front registration plate not fitted flush to vehicle obsscuring vision

front suspension rebound rubbers missing

fuel pipes corroded

rear suspension and braking components contaminated with fuel (leak on fuel system)

some corrosion on exhaust system

some rusting on underbody and underbody components

some wear on brake pedal antislip pad

some wear on drivers seatbelt webbing

some wear on front brake discs

Pass 6 Feb 2013 125,290 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

some underbody rusting on chassis,suspension,steering and braking components

Pass 16 Jan 2012 109,728 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 109,388 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 97,733 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 40,822 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 40,820 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 75,832 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 59,584 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 41,855 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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DK53 FKN is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Black with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DK53 FKN, 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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DK53 FKN is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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