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EJ53 ZTH

2003 Nissan Patrol

Black Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,888 mi
Last recorded119,888 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Patrol89,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 ZTH
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 119,888 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Adv slight play in both front hub bearings....... (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Adv slight leak and slight lift from nearside front tractor joint and seal.....

Strongly Adv. surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and components......

Fail 4 Oct 2019 119,888 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Adv slight play in both front hub bearings....... (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front blades split and poor condition..... (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Adv slight leak and slight lift from nearside front tractor joint and seal.....

Strongly Adv. surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and components......

Pass 8 Oct 2018 119,204 miles

Adv surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.........

Nearside Front Adv nearside front tractor joint slight leak.....

Fail 8 Oct 2018 119,204 miles

Adv surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.........

Nearside Front Adv nearside front tractor joint slight leak.....

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 114,959 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 105,795 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 105,724 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 95,652 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes showing some piting/corroison etc

front swivel joint has play

front swivel joints showing some pitting etc

Pass 8 Oct 2014 91,100 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 88,426 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 88,426 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 83,438 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust system corroded

grease around front hubs

Fail 26 Nov 2012 83,438 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust system corroded

grease around front hubs

Pass 30 Nov 2011 77,507 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 77,430 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 70,785 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

front hub swivel balls corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2009 65,730 miles

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

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

both front suspension hub swivel balls pitted and in poor condition

exhaust in poor condition

play in steering joints

split in offside front tyre inner sidewall

Fail 25 Nov 2009 65,728 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front suspension hub swivel balls pitted and in poor condition

exhaust in poor condition

play in steering joints

split in offside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 25 Nov 2008 60,885 miles

play in front hubs

play in steering joints

Pass 21 Nov 2007 53,170 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 47,074 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Patrol?

Based on 80,444 MOT tests across 7,979 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
5,185
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
7,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,649
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,823
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 2,270
position lamp(s) not working 2,183
wheel bearing has excessive play 1,961
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EJ53 ZTH is a 2003 Nissan Patrol in Black with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Patrol models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 89,626 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 Patrol fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 6,649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ53 ZTH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Patrol typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Patrol is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EJ53 ZTH registered?

EJ53 ZTH is a 2003 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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