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FJ53 UGR

2003 Nissan Terrano

Green Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

59,724 mi
Last recorded59,724 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 UGR
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 59,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 59,721 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 54,007 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

slight corrosion underbody

Fail 6 Oct 2022 54,006 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 20 Oct 2021 83,488 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 83,448 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 77,562 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi slight blow.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush has slight play

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush has slight play

Offside front to rear clutch pipe slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2019 76,243 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front to rear clutch pipe slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2018 74,346 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front at caliper attachment (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front and offside front bumper support brackets corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2018 74,345 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front at caliper attachment (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front and offside front bumper support brackets corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2017 72,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer/tail pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 72,584 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer/tail pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/70 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/70 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/70 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 71,524 miles

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

Exhaust system showing signs of age

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 71,524 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust system showing signs of age

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 70,076 miles

NSF / OSF / NSR Tyres perished

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 68,736 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s front tyre wearing low inner edge

Fail 24 Jun 2014 68,736 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front inner pads getting low and discs corroded

n/s front tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2013 65,755 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 65,755 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 62,963 miles

air bag light on

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 13 Sep 2012 62,963 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

air bag light on

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 14 Sep 2011 60,733 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 58,341 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 54,913 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 54,913 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 51,053 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 45,983 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 33,755 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 UGR is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Green with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UGR, 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 UGR is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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