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FV53 VSK

2003 Nissan Navara

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

112,614 mi
Last recorded112,614 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 112,614 miles

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

chassis badly corroded

headlight lenses slightly cloudy

towbar socket damaged

various suspension bushes cracking/perishing

Fail 4 Aug 2022 112,613 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

chassis badly corroded

headlight lenses slightly cloudy

towbar socket damaged

various suspension bushes cracking/perishing

Pass 29 Jul 2021 105,447 miles

chassis badly corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2021 105,447 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

chassis badly corroded

headlights cloudy

Pass 7 Aug 2020 100,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

chassis corroded/swelling

front to rear brake pipes corroding slightly

headlight lenses slightly cloudy

wiper blades splitting

Fail 7 Aug 2020 100,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

chassis corroded/swelling

front to rear brake pipes corroding slightly

headlight lenses slightly cloudy

wiper blades splitting

Pass 20 May 2019 93,166 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chassis/underbody corroding

front brake disks corroded on inner faces

various brake pipes corroding

Fail 20 May 2019 93,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chassis/underbody corroding

front brake disks corroded on inner faces

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 9 May 2018 84,605 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 75,234 miles

chassis corroded but still strong

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 1 Jun 2016 67,524 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

play noted in steering box

Pass 11 Nov 2015 63,535 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 63,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 58,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 58,864 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 55,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 55,266 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 50,507 miles

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

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

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

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

some corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 20 Nov 2012 50,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

some corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 24 Nov 2011 45,687 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 45,687 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 41,290 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 36,839 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 36,839 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 33,044 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 33,044 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 24,945 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 19,927 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 VSK is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 VSK, 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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FV53 VSK is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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