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HJ53 NKN

2003 Nissan Terrano

Silver Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

113,380 mi
Last recorded113,380 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 NKN
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 113,380 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 113,380 miles

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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 98,413 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2020 98,342 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 79,993 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 76,665 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded signs of corrosion to fuel pipes ()

corrosion to exhaust

slight play to o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jul 2017 72,269 miles

signs of corrosion to rear brake pipe across axle

signs of corrosion to rear exhaust

slight play to n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jul 2016 66,588 miles

perishing to o/s/f lower wishbone rear bushes

Pass 3 Jul 2015 61,578 miles

signs of corrosion to front brake discs

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

slight movement to n/s/f o/s/f wheel bearings

Pass 20 Jun 2014 57,021 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 53,645 miles

side windows slightly tinted

Pass 10 Jul 2012 51,508 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 49,917 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 49,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 46,013 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 43,358 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 43,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 37,306 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 37,306 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 37,306 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 24,921 miles

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

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

chips in windscreen

o/s/front tyre worn on outer edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Aug 2006 23,662 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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HJ53 NKN is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Silver with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 HJ53 NKN, 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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HJ53 NKN is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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