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FV53 NCX

2003 Nissan Navara

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,002 mi
Last recorded116,002 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 NCX
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 116,002 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 102,087 miles

Both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 102,084 miles

Brake cable insecure main outer cable broken at rear end mounting (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged wires broken (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases system incomplete (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 100,128 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 100,125 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Upper stop lamp disconnected

Pass 21 Mar 2017 96,279 miles

Auxilliary drive belt squeals/slips

High level brake light disconnected

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight grease leak (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 92,645 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 92,643 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe broken (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Mounting detached (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside front tyre under inflated

Pass 5 Nov 2014 85,735 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 85,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 May 2014 81,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2013 73,193 miles

Centre brake light inoperative.

Exhaust front pipe holed and blowing slightly also deteriorated and rattles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear shockers have reduced damping effect

Rear tailgate glass broken and missing but ok at the time of test

Rear tyres becoming worn in centre tread but ok at the time of test.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 64,014 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 64,014 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 52,614 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 52,614 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 46,397 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 46,397 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 40,837 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 40,836 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 34,832 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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FV53 NCX is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FV53 NCX, 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 FV53 NCX registered?

FV53 NCX is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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