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KU53 YSC

2003 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,717 mi
Last recorded168,717 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 YSC
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 168,717 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower wheel arch in poor condition.

Rear Rear seats removed at the time off test.

Fail 8 Jun 2022 168,695 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower wheel arch in poor condition.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Rear seats removed at the time off test.

Pass 21 May 2021 160,403 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 18 May 2021 160,390 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 16 Mar 2020 151,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front steering drag arm bush play

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

body / chassis has slight corrossion

Fail 16 Mar 2020 151,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front steering drag arm bush play

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

body / chassis has slight corrossion

Pass 11 Mar 2019 140,780 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

body /chassis has slight corossion

Pass 10 Mar 2018 130,363 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 122,276 miles

chassis corroding

rear most seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Mar 2017 122,274 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

chassis corroding

rear most seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Sep 2015 120,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s & n/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s & n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general rust under vehicle

Fail 11 Sep 2015 120,982 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s & n/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s & n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general rust under vehicle

Pass 27 Aug 2014 120,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

corrosion to rear fuel pipe sections

Pass 10 Sep 2013 119,088 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mounting bracket fractured but system still adequately supported

Pass 18 Sep 2012 103,899 miles

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

air bag lamp illuminated

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 2 Sep 2011 81,218 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight scoring to offside front brake disc

Fail 11 Aug 2011 80,154 miles

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

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

offside front brake disc slightly scored

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Sep 2010 66,671 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight score to offside front brake disc

Pass 9 Sep 2009 51,190 miles

3rd row seat missing at time of test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 39,365 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 33,825 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 26,450 miles

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 YSC is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YSC, 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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KU53 YSC is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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