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EJ52 MZU

2002 Nissan Terrano

Red Diesel 2673cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

106,612 mi
Last recorded106,612 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan Terrano77,979 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 MZU
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,673cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 106,612 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 98,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 91,658 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 79,866 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 71,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 71,966 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 64,205 miles

Parts of the chassis corroded.

Pass 24 Sep 2019 62,593 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 59,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 53,338 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 46,066 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 39,403 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 36,634 miles

n/s/f corner bumper damaged

n/s/f tyre starting to get low

Pass 24 Jan 2014 34,739 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 33,436 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 31,323 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 30,121 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 27,613 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 27,613 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 26,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres are low on tread

slight play in steering arms and steering box

Pass 13 Jan 2009 26,712 miles

all tyres are low on tread

slight play in steering arms and steering box

Pass 4 Jan 2008 25,153 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 23,282 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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EJ52 MZU is a 2002 Nissan Terrano in Red with a 2,673cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Terrano models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 77,979 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 EJ52 MZU, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Terrano is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EJ52 MZU registered?

EJ52 MZU is a 2002 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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