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FJ53 ZZV

2003 Nissan Navara

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,497 mi
Last recorded149,497 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 ZZV
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 149,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole chassis heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 142,102 miles

Nearside Rear rust on chasis

Offside Rear rust on chasis

general underbody rust

Fail 11 Jul 2019 142,019 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 137,606 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 137,578 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 134,579 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jul 2017 134,579 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 132,559 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front registration plate damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2015 130,592 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 128,619 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 128,602 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 128,112 miles

wipers poor effort

Pass 4 Sep 2012 127,230 miles

wipers poor

Fail 29 Aug 2012 127,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

wipers poor

Pass 8 Aug 2011 117,742 miles

all 4 tyres close to legal limit

compensator to rear flexi metal brake pipe in poor condition

offside handbrake slow to operate

offside rear axle metal brake pipe in poor condition

rear brakes 33% out of balance

Pass 10 Aug 2010 106,209 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both wipers in poor condition

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 13 Aug 2009 95,004 miles

both wipers in poor condition

compensator to rear flexi brake pipe in poor condition

front brake balance borderline pass

Pass 12 Aug 2008 79,536 miles

centre exhaust in poor condition

Pass 20 Aug 2007 63,061 miles

front discs poor on inner face

Pass 21 Aug 2006 43,689 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 ZZV is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZZV, 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 ZZV is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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