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FX55 AEL

2005 Nissan Terrano

Black Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

155,424 mi
Last recorded155,424 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Terrano77,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 AEL
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 155,424 miles

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

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 154,076 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 149,555 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 149,555 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 139,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 126,595 miles

exhaust tail piece missing

Fail 2 Aug 2016 126,595 miles

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

exhaust tail piece missing

Pass 12 Aug 2015 115,862 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded at rear.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 105,138 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 105,137 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 105,000 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fuel Pipes Excessively Corroded

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 93,651 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 93,651 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 80,731 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 80,727 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

COULD NOT CHECK EMISSIONS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 68,870 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 68,870 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 55,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENGINE ONLY JUST PASSED EMISSIONS TEST RECOMEND FUEL TREATMENT ADDITIVE TO FUEL SYSTEM CHECK AIR & FUEL FILTERS

Pass 17 Aug 2009 43,229 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 31,171 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 31,171 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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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FX55 AEL is a 2005 Nissan Terrano in Black with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Terrano models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 77,923 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 FX55 AEL, 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 21 years old, this Nissan Terrano is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FX55 AEL is a 2005 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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