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HN03 ALU

2003 Nissan Terrano

Silver Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

113,380 mi
Last recorded113,380 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 ALU
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 113,380 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath lower both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both side step arms slightly corroded

undercarriage all over slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2020 113,369 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre Box (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Too Smokey - Exhaust Blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis Corroded/Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross Member Mounting Bracket Corroded/Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipes Corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All Rear ()

Pass 15 Jul 2019 109,175 miles

235/65r17

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Jul 2019 109,175 miles

235/65r17

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2018 104,249 miles

235/65r17

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material parts of offside rear and rear end of front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 104,249 miles

235/65r17

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material parts of offside rear and rear end of front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 99,729 miles

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

REAR [REAR] SEATS NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded piping (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 99,710 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced main chassis bracket (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced main chassis support bracket (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven lower effort and uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

REAR [REAR] SEATS NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded piping (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 94,695 miles

E.M.L illuminated during emissions/smoke test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general corrosion under vehicle

play in both front hubs

Pass 23 Jul 2015 89,314 miles

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

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

diesel smell eng bay

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

surface corrosion suspension components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 84,419 miles

fuel piping corroded..slight play in offside front hub bearings,,

Fail 21 Jul 2014 84,419 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fuel piping corroded..slight play in offside front hub bearings,,

Pass 26 Jul 2013 79,563 miles

slight play in o/s/f hub...car was smokey on first diesel smoke test..o/s dipped beam on upper limits

Pass 20 Jul 2012 74,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in nearside steering idler

Pass 22 Jul 2011 69,101 miles

wear noted in front anti roll bar bushings..diesel smoke just in limits...rear[rear] seats not fitted at time of test.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 63,536 miles

Slight play both front wheel bearings

Slight play steering linkages

Fail 20 Jul 2010 63,408 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight play both front wheel bearings

Slight play steering linkages

Pass 8 Aug 2009 60,936 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 53,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 45,810 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 45,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 34,369 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 34,319 miles

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

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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HN03 ALU is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Silver with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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 HN03 ALU, 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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HN03 ALU is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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