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FH53 DCY

2003 Nissan Terrano

Silver Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,314 mi
Last recorded128,314 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 DCY
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 128,314 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 115,620 miles

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

CHASSIS AND SDUSPENSION CORRODED.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

HI-LEVEL STOPLIGHT INOPERATIVE.

UNDERSEALED BLACK.

Fail 24 Mar 2017 115,331 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded VALANCE. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

CHASSIS AND SDUSPENSION CORRODED.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

HI-LEVEL STOPLIGHT INOPERATIVE.

UNDERSEALED BLACK.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 95,171 miles

all brake pipe slight corrosion

all of structure has slight corrosion

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2016 95,171 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all brake pipe slight corrosion

all of structure has slight corrosion

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2015 86,388 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

two child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Fail 19 Mar 2015 86,388 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

two child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 24 Mar 2014 81,248 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 81,248 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 76,730 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 76,728 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 71,834 miles

under body under heavily under sealed

Fail 9 Mar 2012 71,834 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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 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)

unjder body showing coroision through out

Pass 23 Feb 2011 62,598 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 51,741 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 51,741 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 41,120 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 41,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 30,501 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 21,584 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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FH53 DCY is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Silver with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FH53 DCY, 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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FH53 DCY is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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