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FJ53 SFZ

2003 Nissan Navara

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,133 mi
Last recorded161,133 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 SFZ
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 161,133 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front antiroll bar drop link bushes perished and splitting (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes corroding (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake backing corroded and hold

all rear spring shackle bushes perished

both headlight lenses deteriorating

very bad engine oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2018 161,104 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from load sensor to o/s flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn outer cv joint worn and knocking (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush (2.4.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking pipes (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way to o/s (3.7.C.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded several pipes corroding (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded and hold

Oil leak bad engine oil leak ()

all front anti roll bar drop link bushes perished and splitting

all rear spring shackle bushes perished and splitting

both head lights deterating

chassis corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2017 159,247 miles

Nearside Front outer cv joint creaking on full lock

Offside Front top and bottom joints noisey creaking no play

chassis corroded

n/s rear brake backing plate corroded and hold

n/s steering idler play

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2017 159,246 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance both very dull (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

chassis corroded

n/s rear brake backing plate corroded and hold

n/s steering idler play

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 157,045 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear metal pipes from load sensor corroding (3.6.B.2c)

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

chassis corroding

n/s front brake binding slightly

poss wishbone bushes creaking on front

Pass 6 Mar 2015 152,174 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 152,148 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 143,817 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2014 143,817 miles

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)

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 Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 133,690 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Feb 2012 126,578 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 118,465 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 108,868 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 108,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 98,116 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 98,112 miles

Offside Front Track rod end fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 91,459 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 92,252 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Navara?

Based on 1,323,173 MOT tests across 129,772 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
8,088
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
129,772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,592
Registration plate lamp not working 21,149
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,951
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17,402
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,057
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FJ53 SFZ is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 86,842 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 Navara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ53 SFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Navara typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Navara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ53 SFZ is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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