MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,313 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Oil leak
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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