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FX53 ABZ

2003 Nissan Terrano

Grey Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,936 mi
Last recorded128,936 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 ABZ
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 128,936 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 128,932 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 125,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 122,850 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 122,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 114,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 114,224 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wishbone mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 105,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2017 98,727 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 92,637 miles

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

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

front cross panel corroded non structual

Pass 30 Mar 2015 80,989 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 73,188 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 71,794 miles

all brake pipes have been coated in underseal

Fail 25 Sep 2013 71,794 miles

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

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

all brake pipes have been coated in underseal

Pass 24 Sep 2012 66,995 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2012 66,995 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)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2011 62,976 miles

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/f indicator dis-coloured

play both front wheel bearings

rear brake pipe across axle corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2011 62,976 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/f indicator dis-coloured

play both front wheel bearings

rear brake pipe across axle corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2010 57,535 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 57,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 52,150 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 44,494 miles

Exhaust heavily rusted. Front disc pwds appear low.

Fail 26 Sep 2008 44,489 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust heavily rusted. Front disc pwds appear low.

Pass 23 Oct 2007 37,615 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 31,884 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 30,599 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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FX53 ABZ is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Grey with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FX53 ABZ, 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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FX53 ABZ is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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