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EU53 KCG

2003 Nissan Navara

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

170,256 mi
Last recorded170,256 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 KCG
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 170,256 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 163,169 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 155,094 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 151,705 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 146,978 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 145,143 miles

front pads low

n/s/r chassis corroded

o/s/r chassis corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2016 143,756 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 140,954 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 137,692 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 125,500 miles

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

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

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

both front brake hose ferrells rusty

chassis very rusty

windscreen chipped

Fail 12 May 2014 124,721 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both chassis rails very corroded

both front brake hoses corroded

both rear brake pipes on rear compensator corrded pipe across rear axle

nearside front brake pipe corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 8 Jul 2013 111,658 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

all brake hose connections rusty

both rear tyres perished

chassis corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2013 111,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

all brake hose connections rusty

both rear tyres perished

chassis corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2012 100,560 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 100,560 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 84,758 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 84,758 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 68,205 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 68,205 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 52,818 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 40,871 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 26,340 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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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EU53 KCG is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EU53 KCG, 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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EU53 KCG is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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