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KO53 PBS

2003 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

193,779 mi
Last recorded193,779 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO53 PBS
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 193,779 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 193,768 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 174,724 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 174,710 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 161,885 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 161,869 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Ball joint has excessive play nut loose (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2014 143,403 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 143,323 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 31 Jan 2013 131,133 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 131,132 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 118,955 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 105,234 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 105,226 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 86,157 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 86,157 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 69,565 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 69,436 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 51,833 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 46,593 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 44,482 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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KO53 PBS is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 KO53 PBS, 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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KO53 PBS is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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