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FJ53 ZVE

2003 Nissan Patrol

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

56,427 mi
Last recorded56,427 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Patrol89,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 ZVE
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 56,427 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 56,427 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail section missing. (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust tail section missing.

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 53,275 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 52,127 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Various oil leaks around engine.

Fail 25 Feb 2014 52,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Various oil leaks around engine.

Pass 18 Jan 2013 47,904 miles

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

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

rear brake discs surface corrosion

Fail 17 Jan 2013 47,904 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

rear brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2012 47,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside and offside front swivel joints corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2011 43,859 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 43,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 36,050 miles

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

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 12 Oct 2009 34,121 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 34,121 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 25,579 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 23,386 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 23,386 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2006 19,222 miles

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Nissan Patrol?

Based on 80,444 MOT tests across 7,979 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
5,185
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
7,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,649
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,823
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 2,270
position lamp(s) not working 2,183
wheel bearing has excessive play 1,961
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FJ53 ZVE is a 2003 Nissan Patrol in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Patrol models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 89,626 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 Patrol fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 6,649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ53 ZVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Patrol typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Patrol is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ53 ZVE registered?

FJ53 ZVE is a 2003 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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