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EC53 ARC

2003 Nissan Navara

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

171,465 mi
Last recorded171,465 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEC53 ARC
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 171,465 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate rusty

chassie rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2017 162,284 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 22 Aug 2016 153,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust mount broken but system still supported

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 149,310 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

drivers seatbelt slow to retract

high level brakelight showing 2 bulbs

Pass 2 Jun 2014 140,261 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 137,923 miles

both front tyres worn on sholders

Fail 6 Jun 2012 134,681 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2012 134,681 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2011 131,717 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 131,717 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 119,018 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 102,916 miles

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 4 Jun 2008 92,583 miles

Spare tyre defective

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 70,536 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 4 Dec 2006 65,849 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 65,849 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EC53 ARC is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EC53 ARC, 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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EC53 ARC is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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