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FP03 TFJ

2003 Nissan Terrano

Silver Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,853 mi
Last recorded134,853 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 TFJ
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 134,853 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 128,905 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 128,895 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 125,600 miles

Nearside Handbrake may need adjustments/repairs

Pass 20 Feb 2015 121,740 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight cuts inside the tread, but not deep enough to reach the ply cords at the time of test

Pass 21 Feb 2014 115,088 miles

O/S front shield off seatbelt catch missing.

Fail 17 Feb 2014 114,860 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 102,128 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 102,057 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 90,535 miles

brake pipes rear brake pipe to rear flexi and pipes to brake cylinders signs of surface rust.

Fail 15 Feb 2012 90,527 miles

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

brake pipes rear brake pipe to rear flexi and pipes to brake cylinders signs of surface rust.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 85,543 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 78,154 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 4 Feb 2009 72,064 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 72,064 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 64,763 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 62,290 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 62,288 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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FP03 TFJ is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Silver with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FP03 TFJ, 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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FP03 TFJ is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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