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FN03 ZAC

2005 Nissan Terrano

Silver Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

85,742 mi
Last recorded85,742 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Terrano77,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 ZAC
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 85,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 79,325 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe repaired with fuel hose

Fail 20 Jan 2025 79,284 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Fuel pipe (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 72,591 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam hanging ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 72,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached I’m-attached from roll bar assembly (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam hanging ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 66,838 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 60,508 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 50,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 43,596 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 26,295 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 23,817 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 17,357 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 10,522 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 2,884 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 10 Jan 2014 56,231 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 47,546 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 40,295 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 33,148 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 27,045 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 20,665 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 14,765 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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FN03 ZAC is a 2005 Nissan Terrano in Silver with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Terrano models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 77,923 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FN03 ZAC, 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 21 years old, this Nissan Terrano is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FN03 ZAC registered?

FN03 ZAC is a 2005 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is FN03 ZAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN03 ZAC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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