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FG53 YHB

2003 Nissan Terrano

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,473 mi
Last recorded149,473 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 YHB
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2021 149,473 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear panhard rod cross beam on nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both central areas around body mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front lower suspension mount points at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

chassis is heavily corroded

rear repair plates to chassis at sides of tank heavily coated in underseal

Pass 24 Nov 2020 141,986 miles

Both rear arches corroded- not within seatbelt mounting

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

Welding repair covered in underseal

Fail 13 Nov 2020 141,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Torsion bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Torsion bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Next to tank on side of chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Both rear arches corroded- not within seatbelt mounting

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 141,917 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear spring hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 135,123 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated all front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

drop links minor play

surface rust throughout advise wax oil

Fail 15 Oct 2019 134,429 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting o/s chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

drop links minor play

surface rust throughout advise wax oil

Pass 29 Oct 2018 126,248 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 126,230 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2017 120,179 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 115,879 miles

Nearside Rear chassie showing corrosion

Offside Rear chassie showing corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2015 111,308 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 106,793 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 102,820 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 99,686 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 97,276 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 91,975 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 88,111 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 83,384 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 83,384 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 76,999 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 57,402 miles

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 YHB is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YHB, 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 YHB is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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