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FJ53 DHZ

2003 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

159,796 mi
Last recorded159,796 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 DHZ
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 159,796 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 159,539 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at side of fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near cross tube (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at side of fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chassis and sills undersealed and corroded, suspension parts corroded.

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 154,370 miles

Chassis and sills undersealed

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 154,370 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near cross tube (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near cross tube (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Chassis and underside corroded

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 149,664 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 146,056 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 142,821 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 140,775 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 140,720 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering link arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering link arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 135,696 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 135,696 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe flexy (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 129,388 miles

EXHAUST DETERIATED

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

Pass 27 Oct 2014 122,004 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 122,004 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 110,351 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 110,351 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s side step insecure

Pass 31 Oct 2012 98,557 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 98,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 86,770 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 86,770 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

leak off pipes light misting of oil

Pass 26 Oct 2010 76,587 miles

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

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

o/s front c.v gaiter split ,not driven item

Fail 26 Oct 2010 76,587 miles

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

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

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

o/s front c.v gaiter split ,not driven item

Pass 6 Nov 2009 66,613 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 66,613 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 56,674 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2007 44,914 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 44,914 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 36,315 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 DHZ is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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

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