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EO53 VMA

2003 Nissan Navara

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,533 mi
Last recorded158,533 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 VMA
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 158,533 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes protected with grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop shaft rear uj joint worn. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides front have slight play in them. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 153,796 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror has non standard glass fitted but rear view is ok. (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked o/s top corner. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 151,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 148,786 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes greased, (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear silencer deteriorated,

slight damage to windscreen, not affecting drivers view.

Pass 12 Dec 2017 146,374 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear light unit broken and repaired with tape, no sharp edges at time of test.

Pass 16 Nov 2016 141,041 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 134,541 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both sides, (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened centre lap belt, (5.2.2a)

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

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

o/s rear position lamp lens repaired with tape.

Fail 6 Nov 2015 134,541 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both sides, (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened centre lap belt, (5.2.2a)

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

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

o/s rear position lamp lens repaired with tape.

oil leak.

Pass 20 Oct 2014 127,475 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Temporary repair to offside rear light lens

Pass 22 Feb 2013 111,582 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 111,478 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 99,909 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 99,909 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 87,103 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 87,103 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 73,750 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 73,750 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 60,355 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 46,085 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 39,804 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 39,804 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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EO53 VMA is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EO53 VMA, 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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EO53 VMA is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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