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FH52 HXZ

2003 Nissan Terrano

Gold Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,236 mi
Last recorded145,236 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 HXZ
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 145,236 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2020 145,236 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 138,716 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 129,581 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all of the chassis is very rusty

Fail 8 Nov 2017 129,581 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cracked (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all of the chassis is very rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2016 108,149 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

general surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 10 Nov 2016 108,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

general surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 27 Oct 2015 88,678 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 88,678 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 73,409 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 73,409 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 69,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

centre exhaust rubber split

chassis rusty

fuel lines corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2014 69,542 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

centre exhaust rubber split

chassis rusty

fuel lines corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2013 66,336 miles

Brake pipes are rusty

Fuel pipes are rusty

Underside is very rusty

Fail 14 Feb 2013 66,332 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Brake pipes are rusty

Fuel pipes are rusty

Underside is very rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2012 60,291 miles

general corrosion to front chassis

n/s/f brake disc inner surface corroded

n/s/r tyre well worn 235/70/16

o/s/f brake sticking slightly

o/s/r steel brake pipe on axle corroded

play in o/s/f anti roll bar link rod ball joint

slight imbalance from front brakes

Pass 3 Mar 2011 52,158 miles

front brake discs corrded

Fail 2 Mar 2011 52,158 miles

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

front brake discs corrded

Pass 20 Apr 2009 33,165 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 29,934 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2007 25,161 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 9,886 miles

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

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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FH52 HXZ 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 63.6%.

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 FH52 HXZ, 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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FH52 HXZ is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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