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FG53 YZJ

2003 Nissan Terrano

Grey Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

168,446 mi
Last recorded168,446 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 YZJ
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 168,446 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

all front chassis slight corrosion

all front suspension mounts slight corrosion

all fuel pipes slight corrosion

all rear chassis

all sill ends slight corrosion

corrosion through out vehicle

inner and outer sills slight corrosion

smell of diesel but no sighn of leak

Fail 9 Dec 2019 168,285 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play next to steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced behind wheel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

all front chassis slight corrosion

all front suspension mounts slight corrosion

all fuel pipes slight corrosion

all rear chassis

all sill ends slight corrosion

corrosion through out vehicle

inner and outer sills slight corrosion

smell of diesel but no sighn of leak

Pass 2 Jan 2019 159,283 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both front to rear ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 155,712 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear outer sills corroded

power steering box damp

Pass 17 Oct 2016 146,812 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 146,812 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 136,680 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2015 136,678 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2014 125,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

engine has oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2013 114,466 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 114,460 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 102,204 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

osf brake slightly binding

Pass 15 Nov 2011 88,544 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2010 75,459 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 63,306 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 51,015 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 37,011 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 25,052 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 24,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 YZJ is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Grey with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YZJ, 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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What year was FG53 YZJ registered?

FG53 YZJ is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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