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FJ53 DFP

2003 Nissan Terrano

Silver Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

131,971 mi
Last recorded131,971 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 DFP
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 131,971 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion present on rear suspension components

corrosion present on under body

Pass 24 Oct 2022 128,168 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 125,430 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 125,415 miles

Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 123,541 miles

Emission levels only just met

Parking brake has limited reserve travel

Fail 1 Oct 2020 123,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rubber bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Emission levels only just met

Parking brake has limited reserve travel

Rear chassis has extensive surface corrosion around tow bar mountings

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 120,401 miles

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

Offside front suspension bump stop missing

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Power steering has general leaks on all components (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 120,231 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust system insecure mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Exhaust has major leak of exhaust gasses (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front to rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

Offside front suspension bump stop missing

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Power steering has general leaks on all components (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 115,978 miles

nearside rear seat belt mounting showing signs of corrosion

Fail 2 Oct 2018 115,956 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear seat belt mounting showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2017 111,530 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 106,893 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 106,733 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 101,323 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 96,297 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 91,887 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 86,238 miles

rear fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2011 81,262 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 74,953 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 67,475 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 59,420 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2007 50,344 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2006 37,410 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 37,403 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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FJ53 DFP is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Silver with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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