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DX53 FWA

2003 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,662 mi
Last recorded120,662 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 FWA
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 120,662 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 114,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded on flexi pipe connector (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded on flexi pipe connector (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 114,416 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking leak in engine bay cant locate from where (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nsr from joint to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high also no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded on flexi pipe connector (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded on flexi pipe connector (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 108,484 miles

Clutch slave cylinder leaking.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 108,418 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Clutch slave cylinder leaking.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both on inner surface. (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 102,448 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 96,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 89,247 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2014 89,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 May 2013 76,658 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 69,878 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 60,830 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 51,625 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 47,426 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 42,405 miles

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

Offside 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 22 Jul 2008 42,405 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 35,837 miles

Front brake pads worn close to limit.

Play in front wheel bearings.

Strong advise; play in front anti-roll bar drop link joints.

Pass 28 Jul 2006 27,375 miles

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

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

o/s sidestep loose

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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DX53 FWA is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DX53 FWA, 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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DX53 FWA is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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