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FX53 TNV

2003 Nissan Terrano

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,940 mi
Last recorded94,940 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 TNV
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2017 94,940 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner flitch (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both ()

n/s/front inner flitch heavily corroded

rear chassis heavily corroded

under side of vehicle heavily & brake &steering & suspension componetes camouflaged with under seal.

Pass 22 Jun 2016 91,960 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 91,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 82,917 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 82,917 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 73,261 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 73,261 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 64,916 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 56,264 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 56,264 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 51,364 miles

damage to offside mirror glass still servicable at timer off test

general corrosion along chassis

Fail 13 May 2011 51,364 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

damage to offside mirror glass still servicable at timer off test

general corrosion along chassis

Pass 17 Nov 2009 44,396 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 38,409 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 38,312 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 31,936 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 24,178 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 24,178 miles

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

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

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

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

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 TNV is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 TNV, 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 TNV is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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