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GU52 HSJ

2003 Nissan Navara

White Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

42,579 mi
Last recorded42,579 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 HSJ
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 42,579 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front driveshaft missing

spring broken off compensating valve

Fail 18 Feb 2025 42,579 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front driveshaft missing

spring broken off compensating valve

Pass 14 Dec 2022 40,584 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 40,584 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 38,498 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 close to limit and walls cracking--advise to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 32,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 27,606 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 27,606 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 22,444 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 21,307 miles

both nearside tyres tread gettinglow also have age cracking

Fail 21 Jun 2016 21,282 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both nearside tyres tread gettinglow also have age cracking

Pass 9 Feb 2015 21,143 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 21,106 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

both sides front brake discs heavily corrodded & pitted on inner surfaces reducing braking area

engine management fault as indicated by the warning lamp

Pass 2 Dec 2013 20,727 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both sides front brake discs heavily corrodded & pitted on inner surfaces reducing braking area .

engine management fault as indicated by the warning lamp

Fail 2 Dec 2013 20,727 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both sides front brake discs heavily corrodded & pitted on inner surfaces reducing braking area .

engine management fault as indicated by the warning lamp

Pass 6 Dec 2012 20,217 miles

both sides front brake discs inner surfaces heavily corrodded & pitted reducing braking area .

engine management fault as indicated by the warning lamp .

Pass 14 Feb 2011 19,033 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 16,582 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 14,828 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 11,520 miles

both front wiper blades slightly worn

Fail 28 Jan 2008 11,520 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

both front wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 19 Feb 2007 8,696 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 6,153 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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GU52 HSJ is a 2003 Nissan Navara in White with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GU52 HSJ, 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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GU52 HSJ is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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