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FG53 YAU

2003 Nissan Terrano

Gold Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,247 mi
Last recorded76,247 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 YAU
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 76,247 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 74,757 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2020 74,757 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 71,941 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 68,311 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 65,154 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 60,324 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi.recommend replacement (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 47,379 miles

Nearside rear tyre mishaped on the inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 47,379 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre mishaped on the inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 37,079 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 37,079 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 35,219 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 35,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 2 Nov 2012 34,135 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 34,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 31,665 miles

both front brake discs rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2010 27,506 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front brake disc, the inner side of disc excessively corroded but not affecting brake performance,but requires attention

Fail 1 Nov 2010 27,506 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

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

offside front brake disc, the inner side of disc excessively corroded but not affecting brake performance,but requires attention

Pass 2 Nov 2009 22,684 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 30 Oct 2008 17,430 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 11,252 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 4,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YAU is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Gold with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YAU, 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 YAU is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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