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FY52 VLK

2003 Nissan Terrano

Silver Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,695 mi
Last recorded40,695 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 VLK
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2017 40,695 miles

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Too rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 36,709 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 30,943 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 25,047 miles

all brake & fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 22,249 miles

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

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

steel fuel pipes slightly correded but not excessive at time of test

Pass 8 Feb 2012 19,821 miles

n/s o/s front outer cv gaitors starting to wear and crack but legal at time of test suggest change

o/s front and n/s rear tyre tread area starting to get low eg 3.5mm legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 21 Feb 2011 16,490 miles

front exhaust pipe corroding but not blowing at time of test

o/s rear antiroll bar drop link end slightly worn ok at time of test

Pass 25 Jan 2010 11,970 miles

n/s front indicator lens badly broken but indicator showing clear amber and no sharp edges dangerous to other road users

rear wiper blade starting to split at ends

steel brake pipes centre and rear corroding not excessive at test but suggest change now or soon

Pass 23 Jan 2009 7,776 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 4,027 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 21,844 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 21,844 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2006 16,730 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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FY52 VLK is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Silver with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY52 VLK, 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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FY52 VLK is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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