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HC53 HAU

2003 Nissan X Trail

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,915 mi
Last recorded165,915 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan X Trail94,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC53 HAU
MakeNissan
ModelX Trail
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 May 2019 165,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside hand brake lower reading than offside

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 159,985 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 159,984 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2017 155,198 miles

Brake discs slightly corroded

General under body corrosion to body, sub-frame & suspension components

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Aug 2017 155,102 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear both anti roll bar D bush rubbers deteriorate

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

exhaust bracket snapped off

oil leak

under body corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2016 147,591 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake pads starting to get low.

Some under vehicle corrosion in areas but not considered excessive.

Some under vehicle suspension components starting to corrode.

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 147,396 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake pads starting to get low.

Some under vehicle corrosion in areas but not considered excessive.

Some under vehicle suspension components starting to corrode.

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 137,744 miles

Exhaust centre section rear mount broken.

Nearside Rear tyre wearing smooth inner shoulder

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

Rear anti roll bar d-bushes starting to wear.

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Under vehicle becoming corroded in areas

slight play in o/s track rod end

Fail 25 Aug 2015 137,744 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Exhaust centre section rear mount broken.

Nearside Rear tyre wearing smooth inner shoulder

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

Rear anti roll bar d-bushes starting to wear.

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Under vehicle becoming corroded in areas

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 26 Aug 2014 130,071 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on edges

Both rear shock absorber top montings corroding

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)

Offside rear tyre wearing olw on inner edge

Surface corrosion starting generally on underside of vehcile

How Reliable is the Nissan X Trail?

Based on 2,335 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
6,740
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 60
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 43
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 39
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38
position lamp(s) not working 34
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HC53 HAU is a 2003 Nissan X Trail in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Nissan X Trail models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 94,984 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 X Trail fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HC53 HAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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HC53 HAU is a 2003 Nissan X Trail, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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