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FY53 VWR

2003 Nissan Navara

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

102,493 mi
Last recorded102,493 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 VWR
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 102,493 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 101,096 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 99,742 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 97,460 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 97,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 94,744 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 94,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 89,800 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 88,356 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 87,081 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 85,308 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 85,308 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 85,256 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 30 Jun 2015 85,253 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 30 Jan 2014 75,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 71,384 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 69,684 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edge (tracking)

rear exhaust box deteriated

Fail 16 Feb 2012 69,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front tyres worn on edge (tracking)

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 14 Oct 2010 55,931 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009
Pass 25 Oct 2008 38,648 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 30,398 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 22,190 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Navara?

Based on 1,323,173 MOT tests across 129,772 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
8,088
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
129,772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,592
Registration plate lamp not working 21,149
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,951
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17,402
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,057
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FY53 VWR is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 86,842 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Navara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY53 VWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Navara typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Navara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FY53 VWR registered?

FY53 VWR is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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