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EU53 KCJ

2003 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,120 mi
Last recorded159,120 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 KCJ
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 159,120 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

chassis has surface corrosion but is not structurally weakened

Pass 9 Mar 2023 156,450 miles

Clutch slipping

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle beam corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Chassis cross member becoming very corroded

Rear Shock absorber dust covers corroded

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 153,641 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 139,143 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes slightly rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes across rear axle rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 138,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load sensor to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of both front to rear pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes across rear axle rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 132,306 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 132,306 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 123,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading (4.4.3 (a))

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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 114,661 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer tread

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle chassis corroded but not excessively deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' various areas of windscreen damaged but not restricting drivers view of the road (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 114,661 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer tread

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp cluster damaged (6.1.C.1)

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

Vehicle chassis corroded but not excessively deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' various areas of windscreen damaged but not restricting drivers view of the road (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2016 107,447 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 26 May 2016 107,432 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 96,240 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 90,953 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 78,798 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 69,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 64,073 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 56,332 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 48,109 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 87,445 miles

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 KCJ is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KCJ, 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 KCJ is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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