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FH53 EGJ

2003 Nissan Terrano

Silver Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,313 mi
Last recorded119,313 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 EGJ
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 119,313 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced nearside and offside REAR MOST MOUNTINGS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

general corrosion to chassis

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded not excessive

reverse lights not working

Fail 23 May 2023 119,296 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking in engine compartment (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail uj excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering idler excessive play (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced nearside and offside REAR MOST MOUNTINGS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

general corrosion to chassis

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded not excessive

Pass 27 May 2022 116,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced REAR MOST MOUNTING (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced REAR MOST MOUNTING (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

centre exhaust mounting broke but system still adequately supported

corrosion to chassis not excessive

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded but not excessive

Pass 10 Jul 2017 113,933 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside (3.5.1g)

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside / offside (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre /rear chassis nearside / offside (6.1.B.2)

slight play in nearside steering system steering idler

Fail 4 Jul 2017 113,808 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front bumper brackets corroded / broke (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre / rear (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside / offside (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre /rear chassis nearside / offside (6.1.B.2)

slight play in nearside steering system steering idler

Pass 4 Jul 2016 109,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

front bumper insecure n/s o/s brackets corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2016 108,944 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis tie bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

front bumper insecure n/s o/s brackets corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2015 102,797 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

n/s o/s wiper blades starting to split

offside front tyre worn to limit on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2014 101,422 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 100,800 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2013 100,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2012 98,982 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 96,374 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 96,374 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 93,787 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 39,061 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 36,517 miles

Offside Front 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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FH53 EGJ is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Silver with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FH53 EGJ, 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 EGJ is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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