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FY03 SBZ

2003 Nissan Terrano

Silver Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,231 mi
Last recorded123,231 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 SBZ
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 123,231 miles

corrosion on front bulkhead and inner wings

general underside corrosion

outer sills corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 121,807 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 121,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped across axle (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped across axle (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 112,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

all chassis corroded

exhaust flexi deteriorated

front bumper damage

Fail 15 Aug 2015 112,248 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

all chassis corroded

exhaust flexi deteriorated

front bumper damage

Pass 20 Aug 2014 95,253 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 95,253 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rusting to front subframe etc .but generally sound

Pass 8 Aug 2013 89,713 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 83,857 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)

Offside 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)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 83,857 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 81,380 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front discs pitted

slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Aug 2011 81,373 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front discs pitted

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Jun 2010 70,070 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 57,905 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 57,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 47,504 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 47,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 36,728 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 26,500 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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FY03 SBZ is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Silver with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FY03 SBZ, 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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FY03 SBZ is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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