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FN54 YSM

2004 Nissan Terrano

Silver Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

183,844 mi
Last recorded183,844 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Nissan Terrano77,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 YSM
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 183,844 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 183,817 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm mounting to chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 172,699 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2023 159,381 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel pipes corroding

Fail 21 Jul 2023 159,381 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 22 Jul 2022 148,306 miles

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

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

fuel pipes covered in grease

Pass 23 Jul 2021 137,066 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 126,517 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both front to rear fuel pipes corroding

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2018 117,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rearmost ()

VARIOUS BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED

Fail 28 Jun 2018 117,370 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rearmost ()

VARIOUS BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED

Pass 20 May 2017 110,158 miles

Brake pipes greased

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Fuel lines corroded

Oil residue on and around engine

Underbody and components corroded

Various suspension bushes and rubbers perished

Pass 7 Jun 2016 102,540 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 97,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

Fail 16 Jun 2015 97,615 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 10 Jun 2014 93,255 miles

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

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

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2013 87,662 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Pass 10 Jul 2012 81,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise rear fuel pipes rusting

Pass 3 Aug 2011 74,304 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 64,926 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 64,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 54,830 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 40,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 28,464 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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FN54 YSM is a 2004 Nissan Terrano in Silver with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Terrano models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 77,446 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 FN54 YSM, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Terrano is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FN54 YSM is a 2004 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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