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FX53 AOW

2003 Nissan Terrano

Grey Diesel 2389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,412 mi
Last recorded130,412 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 AOW
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2016 130,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Sill area within 30cm of a body mounting. (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened Inner wing area corroded (3.6.A.2b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 123,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low inside shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low inside shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 116,355 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 116,355 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 105,966 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 105,966 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 96,576 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 88,996 miles

under body corrosion / play in both front wheel bearings / movement in front steering arms,box

Fail 2 Dec 2011 88,996 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

under body corrosion / play in both front wheel bearings / movement in front steering arms,box

Pass 2 Dec 2010 77,679 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings / slight movement in steering arms & box

this test has been carried out under heavy weather condition [snow]

Pass 14 Sep 2009 60,188 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 48,028 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)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2008 48,028 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 39,266 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 28,989 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 AOW is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Grey with a 2,389cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AOW, 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 AOW is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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