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EJ52 MVC

2003 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,052 mi
Last recorded102,052 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 MVC
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 102,052 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r o/s/r chassis corroded ////leaf springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust box corroded

rear shock dust covers corroded

Fail 15 May 2019 102,051 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r o/s/r chassis corroded ////leaf springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust box corroded

rear shock dust covers corroded

Pass 11 May 2018 98,322 miles

exhaust box corroded

front brake pads getting low

o/s/f tyre slight stepping in tread inner edge

o/s/r shock dust cover corroded

Fail 11 May 2018 98,322 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31x10/ 50r/15lt (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31x10/50r/15ltms (4.1.E.1)

exhaust box corroded

front brake pads getting low

o/s/f tyre slight stepping in tread inner edge

o/s/r shock dust cover corroded

Pass 15 May 2017 93,837 miles

centre exhaust box corroded

n/s/r o/s/r tyres now at 3 mm

o/s/r shock dust cover corroded

Fail 15 May 2017 93,837 miles

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

centre exhaust box corroded

n/s/r o/s/r tyres now at 3 mm

o/s/r shock dust cover corroded

Pass 16 May 2016 89,914 miles

centre exhaust box corroded

n/s/r tyre started to perish

o/s/r shock dust cover corroded

Fail 15 May 2015 85,539 miles

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

center exhaust box corroded and rusty

o/s/r shockabsorber dust cover corroded

Pass 15 May 2015 85,539 miles

center exhaust box corroded and rusty

o/s/r shockabsorber dust cover corroded

Pass 15 May 2014 81,143 miles

center exhaust box corroded

o/s/r shockabsorber dust cover corroded

Pass 1 May 2013 77,222 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 77,222 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 71,952 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 71,952 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 67,666 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 61,257 miles

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

offside rear tyre sidewall scuffed

Fail 26 Apr 2010 61,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre sidewall scuffed

Pass 23 Apr 2009 55,013 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 48,173 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2008 48,157 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 39,955 miles

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

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

rear brakes slightly uneven application

Pass 26 Apr 2006 33,081 miles

front tyres slightly proud of body

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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EJ52 MVC is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EJ52 MVC, 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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EJ52 MVC is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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