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KB53 BAY

2003 Nissan Navara

Red Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

141,323 mi
Last recorded141,323 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB53 BAY
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 141,323 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Nearside front pick up body mounting broken (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Corrosion staring and repaired in rear frame rails around spring mounts, shock absorber mounts and behind fuel tank

Offside sill starting to corrode

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view An impressive crack brewing nearside screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 141,313 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Nearside front pick up body mounting broken (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Corrosion staring and repaired in rear frame rails around spring mounts, shock absorber mounts and behind fuel tank

Offside sill starting to corrode

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view An impressive crack brewing nearside screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 139,809 miles

Corrosion staring and repaired in rear frame rails around spring mounts, shock absorber mounts and behind fuel tank

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside sill starting to corrode

Fail 13 Nov 2024 139,771 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front shaft, rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion staring and repaired in rear frame rails around spring mounts, shock absorber mounts and behind fuel tank

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside sill starting to corrode

Pass 20 Nov 2023 137,281 miles

Corrosion staring and repaired in rear frame rails around spring mounts, shock absorber mounts and behind fuel tank

Fail 13 Nov 2023 137,253 miles

Rear Leaf spring saddle in such a condition it is seriously weakened Rear spring saddle U bolt nuts severely corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion staring and repaired in rear frame rails around spring mounts, shock absorber mounts and behind fuel tank

Pass 12 Dec 2022 135,657 miles

Auxilliary belts squeaking

Corrosion staring and repaired in rear frame rails around spring mounts, shock absorber mounts and behind fuel tank

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 135,645 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Auxilliary belts squeaking

Corrosion staring and repaired in rear frame rails around spring mounts, shock absorber mounts and behind fuel tank

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 133,558 miles

A little corrosion starting in rear frame along bump stop edges

Auxillary belts squeaking

Headlight beam patterns a little blurred

Pass 3 Sep 2020 130,020 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 127,903 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 124,797 miles

A little fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 2 Oct 2017 122,703 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 122,631 miles

Brake pivot excessively corroded and seriously weakened Cable pivot on rear axle (3.5.1e)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer box and flexi joint on front pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded In sill (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Quite a lot of corrosion on chassis and suspension components

Some wear/play in both lower ball joints

Pass 3 Sep 2016 118,567 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 110,557 miles

Front shock casings corroded

Rear shock casings corroded

underside of vehicle corroded but not holed or weakend

Fail 18 Sep 2015 110,540 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front shock casings corroded

Rear shock casings corroded

underside of vehicle corroded but not holed or weakend

Pass 9 Sep 2014 106,992 miles

chassis badley corroded

front suspension corroded

fuel tank not allowing full inspection of o/s chassis

rear shock covers corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2014 106,989 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chassis badley corroded

front suspension corroded

fuel tank not allowing full inspection of o/s chassis

rear shock covers corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2013 102,579 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 102,579 miles

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 97,353 miles

underside of vehicle corroded but not weakened

Pass 15 Sep 2011 93,693 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 93,693 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 89,841 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 89,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 82,468 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 82,291 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 73,591 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 58,944 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 29 Aug 2006 32,993 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Navara?

Based on 1,323,173 MOT tests across 129,772 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
8,088
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
129,772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,592
Registration plate lamp not working 21,149
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,951
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17,402
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,057
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KB53 BAY is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Red with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 86,842 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 Navara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KB53 BAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Navara typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Navara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KB53 BAY is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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