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HG54 DCF

2004 Nissan Terrano

Grey Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

165,008 mi
Last recorded165,008 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan Terrano77,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 DCF
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 165,008 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 161,206 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 158,902 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 157,809 miles

Hanbrake has little reserve travel and may require repairs or adjustment

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

No rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2023 157,703 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie rod has excess play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across Rear Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Hanbrake has little reserve travel and may require repairs or adjustment

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

No rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 152,906 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 138,306 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 138,223 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 132,223 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 127,514 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 123,803 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 120,601 miles

Both rear tyres close to limit

Crack in windscreen

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 116,506 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 107,607 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2014 107,607 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2013 99,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front to rear fuel pipesd slightly corroded

n/s/f c.v boot signs of grease no leaks detected

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2013 99,007 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front to rear fuel pipesd slightly corroded

n/s/f c.v boot signs of grease no leaks detected

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2012 92,840 miles

Front brake pads worn

Slight play in steering

grease on N/S Outer C.V. boot -- Unable to see split

Fail 18 Jul 2012 92,840 miles

Front brake pads worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in steering

grease on N/S Outer C.V. boot -- Unable to see split

Pass 28 Jun 2011 79,406 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 79,406 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 68,103 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 53,856 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 53,856 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 41,250 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 32,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

stone chip in screen

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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HG54 DCF is a 2004 Nissan Terrano in Grey with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Terrano models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 77,446 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HG54 DCF, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Terrano is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HG54 DCF is a 2004 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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