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FX53 AOU

2003 Nissan Terrano

Silver Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

34,410 mi
Last recorded34,410 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 AOU
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 34,410 miles

Both wiper blades deteriorated but clear the screen

Chassis corroded

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Large oil leak

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

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Slight corrosion to rear outer sills

Fail 22 Feb 2016 34,331 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Both wiper blades deteriorated but clear the screen

Chassis corroded

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Large oil leak

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

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Slight corrosion to rear outer sills

Pass 24 Feb 2015 29,375 miles

Corrosion to front chassis and subframe

Corrosion to rear chassis

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 29,340 miles

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

Corrosion to front chassis and subframe

Corrosion to rear chassis

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 24,535 miles

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

nearside front inner wing trim insecure

Fail 28 Feb 2014 24,531 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

nearside front inner wing trim insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2013 22,028 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 22,028 miles

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

fuel pipes rusty

oily underside

Pass 10 Feb 2012 16,757 miles

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

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

battery insecure

both chassis rail's corrided front to rear

corrosion to offside rear metal fuel pipe

damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 3 Feb 2012 16,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

battery insecure

both chassis rail's corrided front to rear

corrosion to offside rear metal fuel pipe

damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 27 Jan 2011 12,619 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 12,585 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

offside wiper blade split

Pass 12 Feb 2010 3,984 miles

Front suspension componenets corroded

Rear chassis rails coroded

Fail 2 Feb 2010 3,899 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front suspension componenets corroded

Rear chassis rails coroded

Pass 17 Jan 2009 65,911 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 46,425 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 29,098 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 28,362 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 AOU is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Silver with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AOU, 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 AOU is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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