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DX53 FCJ

2003 Nissan Navara

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

198,352 mi
Last recorded198,352 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 FCJ
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 198,352 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 198,351 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By top shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis by fuel lines (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 193,927 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 193,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 193,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Body mount by spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Body mount by spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Above spring / shocker mountings and spare wheel carrier support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 184,267 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 184,267 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 174,209 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both side have lift (2.5.B.1a)

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

chassis & underbody corroding

Fail 24 Oct 2017 173,856 miles

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

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

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both side have lift (2.5.B.1a)

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

chassis & underbody corroding

Pass 7 Nov 2016 164,487 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides have slight lift (2.5.B.1a)

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

chassis & under body has some corrosion

Fail 2 Nov 2016 164,340 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember above spare wheel (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear crossmember both sides above axle (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides have slight lift (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 150,477 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 150,363 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 137,961 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 126,650 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 126,510 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 112,528 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 112,528 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 95,332 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 95,332 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 76,987 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 76,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 65,849 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 56,713 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 48,005 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 48,005 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 34,931 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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DX53 FCJ is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DX53 FCJ, 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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DX53 FCJ is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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