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FC03 MLX

2003 Nissan Navara

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,738 mi
Last recorded75,738 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 MLX
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 75,738 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2025 75,738 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 75,667 miles

Both upper suspension arm ball joint dust covers starting to perish

General corrosion

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2024 75,667 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 75,629 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 75,628 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear brakes grabbing slightly

heavy corrosion on chassis

Fail 27 Sep 2022 75,628 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear brakes grabbing slightly

heavy corrosion on chassis

Pass 29 May 2021 75,020 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 72,681 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 72,681 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 71,551 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 65,897 miles

slight grabbing on front brakes

Pass 17 Jun 2016 60,155 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

power steering noisey

Fail 17 Jun 2016 60,155 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

power steering noisey

Pass 12 Jun 2015 53,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 44,224 miles

all 4tyres cracking

Pass 3 Aug 2013 43,409 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 41,570 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 37,385 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 32,549 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 26,977 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 21,721 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 19,709 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 17,300 miles

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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FC03 MLX is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FC03 MLX, 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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What year was FC03 MLX registered?

FC03 MLX is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 8 August 2003.

Is FC03 MLX safe to buy?

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