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FG53 ZWT

2003 Nissan Navara

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,990 mi
Last recorded112,990 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 ZWT
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 112,990 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 108,593 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

not able to inspect under body for rust as covered in thick mud

Fail 23 Feb 2016 108,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Offside Front nail in tyre

not able to inspect under body for rust as covered in thick mud

Pass 13 Jan 2015 104,334 miles

Headlamp aim on lowest limit

Nearside front wheel bearing slight play

Propshaft doughnut starting to break up

Spare wheel loose

Pass 23 Sep 2013 100,040 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 99,916 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 95,245 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 95,245 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust front mounting loose.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 85,729 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 3 Oct 2011 85,724 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Exhaust front clamp loose.

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 28 Sep 2010 74,439 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 74,436 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 58,562 miles

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 58,549 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 50,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 38,768 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 28,953 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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FG53 ZWT is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FG53 ZWT, 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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What year was FG53 ZWT registered?

FG53 ZWT is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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