MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,796 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
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
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)
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
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
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
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Nissan Terrano?
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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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