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FB03 EFW

2003 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

127,628 mi
Last recorded127,628 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 EFW
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2016 127,628 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened mount (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured rear mount (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Propshaft universal joint worn front prop rear uj ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 2 Nov 2015 123,186 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 123,186 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported axle metal (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis within (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both rear outersills holed/corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2014 118,516 miles

n/s/f tyre edges wearing

Fail 18 Dec 2014 118,516 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre edges wearing

Pass 18 Dec 2013 114,650 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 110,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Dec 2012 110,648 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 106,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs deteriorated

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2011 106,319 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs deteriorated

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2010 102,019 miles

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

center pipe croadede petrol

Fail 4 Nov 2010 102,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

center pipe croadede petrol

Pass 16 Jan 2010 89,832 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 76,302 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 76,302 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 60,883 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 60,795 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 40,070 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

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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FB03 EFW is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Terrano models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 77,403 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 Terrano fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FB03 EFW, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Terrano is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FB03 EFW is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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