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FJ53 LHL

2003 Nissan Terrano

Silver Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,334 mi
Last recorded124,334 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 LHL
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 124,334 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 122,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2013 122,365 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2012 107,239 miles

brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

damage to front bumper

drivers door handle not fitted inside

ecu light on dash

front no plate damaged

front wipers smearing

fuel pipes corroded

nail in osr tyre

nsr tyre on 1.6mm and nail in it

os lower ball joint gator weeping

play in steering system

Fail 2 Aug 2012 107,239 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in steering system

brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

damage to front bumper

drivers door handle not fitted inside

ecu light on dash

front no plate damaged

front wipers smearing

fuel pipes corroded

nail in osr tyre

nsr tyre on 1.6mm and nail in it

os lower ball joint gator weeping

Pass 15 Jul 2011 92,269 miles

damage to front end

exhaust corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

nsf tyre bold on inner and outer edges and on 1.6mm

slight play in steering joints

transfer box damp

Fail 14 Jul 2011 92,269 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to front end

exhaust corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

nsf tyre bold on inner and outer edges and on 1.6mm

slight play in steering joints

transfer box damp

Pass 21 May 2010 81,429 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2010 81,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 73,276 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 57,123 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 42,115 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 42,110 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LHL is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Silver with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LHL, 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 LHL is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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