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FJ53 CHZ

2003 Nissan Terrano

Red Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,256 mi
Last recorded94,256 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 CHZ
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 94,256 miles

advise front chassis rails excessivly corroded but not holed

advise slight play in front inner steering drag links

Pass 31 Mar 2017 84,229 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 75,685 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play trackrod end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre crackage to sidewalls 2.5mm tread

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre inner sidewall scrubbed

fuel lines front to rear early stages of corrosion in sections

Pass 31 Mar 2015 71,380 miles

advise osr tyre sidewall slighlty damaged.

Fail 31 Mar 2015 71,380 miles

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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise osr tyre sidewall slighlty damaged.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 64,318 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 63,987 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

fuel lines corroded at rear

wear in front hubs

Pass 11 Apr 2013 50,553 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 50,553 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight distortion in front brakes

Pass 31 Jul 2012 49,861 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 49,861 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 47,413 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 47,413 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 44,403 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 40,509 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 40,509 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 35,932 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 35,932 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 30,193 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate nees securing better

o/s & n/s runner boards rear caps missing

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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FJ53 CHZ is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Red with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 FJ53 CHZ, 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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FJ53 CHZ is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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