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FG53 FOD

2003 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,530 mi
Last recorded120,530 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 FOD
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 120,530 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 113,381 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 19 Feb 2018 113,378 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (2.4.A.3)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 108,748 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all round (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 101,083 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 93,177 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 81,204 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 68,130 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 67,778 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front propshaft u/j worn

Pass 7 Oct 2011 59,911 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 59,911 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 53,669 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 53,669 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2009 44,098 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 34,082 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 34,082 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 22,154 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 18,092 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 18,081 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FG53 FOD is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FG53 FOD, 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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FG53 FOD is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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