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FV03 DXW

2003 Nissan Navara

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

92,255 mi
Last recorded92,255 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 DXW
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2019 92,255 miles

Central Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Steering component modification unsafe track rod end loose to knuckle joint (do not drive danger to you and other road users) (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both sides rear chassis signs of heavy corrosion

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

rear bumper corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin codded

reverse lights Does not operate automatically when reverse gear selected

Pass 23 Mar 2018 75,714 miles

Both sides rear chassis signs of heavy corrosion

Central Exhaust box corroded

Front Propshaft sliding joint worn

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 75,714 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded At joint block (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear at joint block on chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Both sides rear chassis signs of heavy corrosion

Central Exhaust box corroded

Front Propshaft sliding joint worn

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 70,824 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 70,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 66,828 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 66,828 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 62,617 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 62,617 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 58,761 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 58,761 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 54,748 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 54,748 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 50,071 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken.

Pass 7 Mar 2011 45,528 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 45,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust hanger broken.

Pass 25 Feb 2010 40,187 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 40,187 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 34,984 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 25,650 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 20,909 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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FV03 DXW is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FV03 DXW, 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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What year was FV03 DXW registered?

FV03 DXW is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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