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FD53 LXA

2003 Nissan Navara

Red Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,492 mi
Last recorded144,492 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 LXA
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2020 144,492 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mid chissis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced both sides outer sills (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2019 136,674 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 136,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 126,422 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 126,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 115,630 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front lock stops worn

complete chassis has signs of corrosion in various places but not considered excessive

Fail 21 Sep 2016 115,630 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported section (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front lock stops worn

complete chassis has signs of corrosion in various places but not considered excessive

Pass 1 Sep 2015 107,211 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 97,683 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 93,657 miles

initial play in nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 12 Jul 2012 89,398 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 89,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 84,817 miles

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

brake pipes to rear load valve and to offside rear flexi showing corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2011 84,817 miles

brake pipes to rear load valve and to offside rear flexi showing corrosion

Fail 22 Jun 2010 78,748 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2010 78,748 miles

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

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)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2009 73,929 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 72,932 miles

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

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Fail 14 Mar 2008 72,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Pass 8 Feb 2007 68,563 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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FD53 LXA is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Red with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FD53 LXA, 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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FD53 LXA is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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