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KG53 FCX

2003 Nissan X Trail

Silver Petrol 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

78,596 mi
Last recorded78,596 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan X Trail94,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 FCX
MakeNissan
ModelX Trail
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,488cc
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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 78,596 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 78,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 76,571 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 72,403 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 68,237 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 68,212 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 64,871 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 60,283 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 54,016 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 54,006 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 50,799 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 50,781 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 45,241 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 45,241 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)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 May 2015 40,092 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 34,927 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 24,796 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 27,239 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 20,996 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 20,989 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 14,467 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 13,470 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 12,178 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 9,232 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 6,240 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 4,653 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan X Trail?

Based on 2,335 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
6,740
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 60
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 43
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 39
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38
position lamp(s) not working 34
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KG53 FCX is a 2003 Nissan X Trail in Silver with a 2,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2003 Nissan X Trail models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 94,984 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan X Trail fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KG53 FCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan X Trail typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan X Trail is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KG53 FCX registered?

KG53 FCX is a 2003 Nissan X Trail, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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