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GF52 VGG

2003 Nissan Terrano

Silver Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,761 mi
Last recorded137,761 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 VGG
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 137,761 miles

both front cv boots perishing

both rear shocks bushes perishing

chassis corroded in places

fuel pipes rusty

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2016 134,939 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside nearside rear tyre wall starting to perish

front to rear & rear brake pipes starting to corrode

fuel pipes starting to corrode

oil level on minimum

Fail 11 Jan 2016 134,931 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside nearside rear tyre wall starting to perish

front to rear & rear brake pipes starting to corrode

fuel pipes starting to corrode

oil level on minimum

Pass 16 Jan 2015 131,521 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

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

Rear seats stowed at time of test

light corrosion to chassis

Fail 17 Jan 2014 127,843 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rearmost seats stowed

Pass 17 Jan 2014 127,843 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rearmost seats stowed

Pass 11 Jan 2013 124,358 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rearmost seats stowed

Fail 11 Jan 2013 124,358 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

brake test carried out by decelerometer -- 4x4

rearmost seats stowed

Pass 12 Jan 2012 121,050 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2012 121,007 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2011 109,206 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 109,206 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 99,991 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 99,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 87,053 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 87,053 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 75,512 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 75,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 62,758 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 48,157 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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GF52 VGG is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Silver with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GF52 VGG, 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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GF52 VGG is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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