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FY52 VZA

2003 Nissan Murano

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,022 mi
Last recorded161,022 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 VZA
MakeNissan
ModelMurano
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 161,022 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 151,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

exhaust centre box damaged

exhaust front flexi corroded/weak

tailgate release catch semi-seized

Fail 29 Jul 2013 151,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

exhaust centre box damaged

exhaust front flexi corroded/weak

tailgate release catch semi-seized

Fail 8 Jul 2013 150,512 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 150,417 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

middle exhaust silencer has damage

Pass 24 Jul 2012 139,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 131,040 miles

slight play in front inner rack joints

slight play in n/s/r link rod

window cracked o/s/f

wipers poor

Pass 12 Jul 2010 118,852 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 101,971 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

has c hip in screen on o/s

How Reliable is the Nissan Murano?

Based on 45,327 MOT tests across 3,135 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,358
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
3,135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,854
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,129
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,060
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,015
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 928
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FY52 VZA is a 2003 Nissan Murano in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Nissan Murano fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 1,854 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY52 VZA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Murano typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Murano is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FY52 VZA is a 2003 Nissan Murano, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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