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GJ53 BDY

2003 Nissan Interstar

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

169,527 mi
Last recorded169,527 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Nissan Interstar98,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 BDY
MakeNissan
ModelInterstar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 169,527 miles

front brake pads wearing down

near side front shock bushes wearing

Pass 14 Mar 2013 161,056 miles

auxhillary drive belt damaged and needs replacing

exhaust heat shield loose

off side and near side rear tyres sidewalls deteriorating

Fail 13 Mar 2013 161,050 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

auxhillary drive belt damaged and needs replacing

exhaust heat shield loose

off side and near side rear tyres sidewalls deteriorating

Pass 28 Feb 2012 150,174 miles

air intake hose split

both wiper blades split

Fail 28 Feb 2012 150,174 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

air intake hose split

both wiper blades split

Pass 20 Dec 2010 131,933 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 131,933 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 100,486 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 75,096 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 75,053 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 60,268 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 60,268 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 46,166 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Nissan Interstar?

Based on 43,912 MOT tests across 2,883 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
7,170
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
2,883
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,076
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,644
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,415
Registration plate lamp not working 1,350
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GJ53 BDY is a 2003 Nissan Interstar in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Interstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 98,672 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 Interstar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ53 BDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Interstar typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Interstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJ53 BDY is a 2003 Nissan Interstar, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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