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HX03 AHA

2003 Nissan Terrano

Red Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

113,950 mi
Last recorded113,950 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 AHA
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 113,950 miles

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

Nearside step centre mounting missing

Fail 11 Feb 2025 113,709 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 Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside step centre mounting missing

Pass 20 Feb 2024 101,994 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 96,789 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 92,510 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 87,709 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2017 85,917 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 84,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 84,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 75,840 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 75,840 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 69,485 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 69,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 61,553 miles

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

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

airbag light flashing

Fail 15 Feb 2013 61,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (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)

air bag light flashing

Pass 17 Feb 2012 53,763 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 53,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 47,555 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 41,402 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 38,410 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 34,509 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 25,118 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 25,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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HX03 AHA is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Red 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 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 HX03 AHA, 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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HX03 AHA is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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