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FJ53 DPK

2003 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

125,670 mi
Last recorded125,670 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2017 125,670 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 118,062 miles

both rear tyres perishing

corrosion and repairs to n/s and o/s outer sills

corrosion around both front suspension mountings

corrosion both front inner wings

corrosion on all of chassis/out riggers and cross members

corrosion on both front brake pipes

rear number plate

wear in all steering idlers

Fail 24 Oct 2016 118,059 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped axle pipe (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mounting broken (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe leaking at rear of chassis by axle (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush up right link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped axle pipe (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush up right link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Stop lamp not working eye level stop light (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven o/s slow( disc corroded) (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres perishing

corrosion and repairs to n/s and o/s outer sills

corrosion around both front suspension mountings

corrosion both front inner wings

corrosion on all of chassis/out riggers and cross members

corrosion on both front brake pipes

rear number plate

slight play in both front wheel bearings

wear in all steering idlers

Pass 31 Oct 2015 112,302 miles

7 pin towbar electrics fitted to vehicle at time of test none testable item

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine oil leak

fuel tank breather pipes corroded

high level/3rd brake light unit inoperative

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracked

removed items from drivers view prior to test

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 31 Oct 2015 112,302 miles

7 pin towbar electrics fitted to vehicle at time of test none testable item

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine oil leak

fuel tank breather pipes corroded

high level/3rd brake light unit inoperative

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracked

removed items from drivers view prior to test

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 31 Oct 2014 106,233 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

battery loose but secure

chassis corroded

wipers smear windscreen

Fail 21 Oct 2014 106,230 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

battery loose but secure

chassis corroded

wipers smear windscreen

Pass 10 Sep 2013 76,479 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 76,479 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 72,517 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 72,331 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 66,215 miles

excessive fuel pipe corrosion front to rear o/s

n/s washer jet 1 of 2 only working

Fail 16 Sep 2011 66,009 miles

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

excessive fuel pipe corrosion front to rear o/s

n/s washer jet 1 of 2 only working

Pass 24 Sep 2010 61,492 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 61,346 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 56,749 miles

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2008 52,930 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 45,936 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2006 32,977 miles

slight oil leak

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 DPK is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DPK, 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 DPK is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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