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KU53 YTF

2003 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

126,160 mi
Last recorded126,160 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2021 126,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened Where lower arm rear fixing attaches (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At Cross member weld joint (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened At lower arm rear attachment point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along chassis over axle x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 119,846 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear reversing light inoperative

Fail 23 Nov 2020 119,841 miles

Central Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted sharp pointed edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted insecure sticking out from body (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area corroded and holed showing inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted sharp pointed edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear reversing light inoperative

Pass 19 Nov 2019 111,668 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler arm ball joint slIght play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 111,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Entrance/exit door defective in operation (9.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler arm ball joint slIght play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 101,123 miles

Central Rear handbrake reserve travel close to maximum

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 101,119 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar likely to fail badly worn (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear handbrake reserve travel close to maximum

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 92,583 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 92,583 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 79,986 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 69,113 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 69,113 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 58,661 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 58,661 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 51,032 miles

N/S/F tyre scrubbed off on outside shoulder

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 51,032 miles

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

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

N/S/F tyre scrubbed off on outside shoulder

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 46,164 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 46,160 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 40,904 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 40,904 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 35,217 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 14 Sep 2009 29,349 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 29,349 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 18,724 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 10,120 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 844 miles

new speedo fitted at 35000 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 YTF is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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