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FV03 AFN

2003 Nissan Terrano

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

109,762 mi
Last recorded109,762 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 AFN
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2017 109,762 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis box (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill to inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted Suspension arm rear mount point excessively worn (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis box (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured Torsion bar / lower arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill to inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Front prop shaft not fitted

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rears ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 223,952 miles

Front prop shaft not fitted

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rearmost (relative seatbelts not fully inspected) ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 8 Aug 2016 223,899 miles

Centre Ball joint has excessive play connecting link (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating Both (3.7.B.3)

Front prop shaft not fitted

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rearmost (relative seatbelts not fully inspected) ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 6 Aug 2015 213,412 miles

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

Nearside front bumper damaged / loose

Rearmost passenger seats not fitted relative seatbelts not fully inspected

Wiper mechanism noisey

Fail 30 Jul 2015 213,380 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside front bumper damaged / loose

Rearmost passenger seats not fitted relative seatbelts not fully inspected

Wiper mechanism noisey

Pass 7 Aug 2014 202,396 miles

Exhaust tail pipe loose at joint

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2014 202,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust tail pipe loose at joint

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2013 190,187 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear most seats stowed away, relative seat belts not fully inspected

Fail 9 Aug 2013 190,136 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear most seats stowed away, relative seat belts not fully inspected

Fail 16 Aug 2012 178,926 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

no rear passenger seats fitted at time of test relative seat belts not fully inspected

Pass 16 Aug 2012 178,926 miles

no rear passenger seats fitted at time of test relative seat belts not fully inspected

Pass 22 Jul 2011 168,442 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 168,438 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 106,129 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 151,199 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 151,199 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 148,304 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 144,074 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 127,836 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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FV03 AFN is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FV03 AFN, 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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FV03 AFN is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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