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KU53 FJX

2003 Nissan Terrano

Black Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

79,165 mi
Last recorded79,165 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 FJX
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 79,165 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 78,553 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 78,552 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2024 77,801 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 76,857 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 76,177 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 75,147 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 74,644 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 73,778 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 73,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 72,780 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 71,676 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 71,676 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 70,384 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 68,905 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 66,811 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 62,911 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 62,910 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 59,235 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 55,534 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 50,708 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 46,253 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 39,891 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 33,688 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 32,605 miles

Nearside Outer 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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KU53 FJX is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Black with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 KU53 FJX, 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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What year was KU53 FJX registered?

KU53 FJX is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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