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FJ53 OBM

2003 Nissan Terrano

Gold Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

126,336 mi
Last recorded126,336 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 OBM
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 126,336 miles

o/s/f lower wishbone rear bush carrier deteriorated

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Loose (3.4.3)

Offside Rear Bald on inner edge

front propshaft removed

Fail 10 Mar 2017 126,325 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint N/S and O/S (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Loose (3.4.3)

Offside Rear Bald on inner edge

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

o/s/f lower wishbone rear bush carrier deteriorated

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 108,212 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 108,211 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 107,106 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 107,104 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 98,240 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 98,240 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 82,921 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 82,887 miles

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 74,859 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 74,857 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 66,678 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 66,630 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2010 57,959 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 51,591 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 40,586 miles

uneven wear to o/s front tyre, centre exhaust join minor bloe, c.v.boots heavy cracking, multi guards fitted, surface corrosion to front subframe and chassis, front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 1 Sep 2006 32,202 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 32,202 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

2x child seats fitted to rear. dip aim at limit. underguards fitted. front outer cv boots cracking minor. minor play at nsf bearing.

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 OBM is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Gold 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 OBM, 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 OBM is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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