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FJ53 SLZ

2003 Nissan Terrano

Silver Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,417 mi
Last recorded95,417 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 95,417 miles

both front shock absorbers poor dampening effort

Fail 8 Mar 2018 95,417 miles

Emissions not tested due to leak (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis. above axle (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis/subframe (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

both front shock absorbers poor dampening effort

Pass 10 Mar 2017 90,765 miles

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

several places of chassis previously welded

Fail 10 Mar 2017 90,763 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing x2 places (side and below) (3.6.C.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

several places of chassis previously welded

Pass 22 Feb 2016 85,514 miles

Body has slight corrosion both front tie bar mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear seats not fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2016 85,512 miles

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users side step (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings side step mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis as marked (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users side step (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bumper mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion both front tie bar mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear seats not fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2015 80,877 miles

CORROSION ON NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WING

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

SURFACE CORROSION ON ALL CHASSIS

Fail 7 Apr 2015 80,877 miles

Nearside Front 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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

CORROSION ON NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WING

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

SURFACE CORROSION ON ALL CHASSIS

Pass 25 Nov 2013 79,000 miles

Near side step insecure.

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Rear coil springs each side rusting.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 79,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Near side step insecure.

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Rear coil springs each side rusting.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 72,043 miles

FUEL PUIPES BADLY RUSTED

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

brake pipe from master cylinder rusty

handbrake travel

vehicles chassis rusted

Fail 13 Nov 2012 72,043 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

FUEL PUIPES BADLY RUSTED

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

brake pipe from master cylinder rusty

handbrake travel

play in both front wheel bearings

vehicles chassis rusted

Pass 3 Nov 2011 65,931 miles

All steering & suspension components rusting

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2011 65,923 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

All steering & suspension components rusting

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 63,392 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion to under side of vehicle and brake pipes

Pass 30 Oct 2009 53,163 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2008 39,800 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 34,678 miles

rear o/s tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 14 Sep 2006 27,506 miles

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 SLZ is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Silver with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SLZ, 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 SLZ is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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