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KU53 YTZ

2003 Nissan Terrano

Silver Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

100,544 mi
Last recorded100,544 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 YTZ
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 100,544 miles

Central Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 98,974 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 96,154 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 91,385 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 86,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively of rear propshaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 82,093 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 79,281 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 74,835 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 69,363 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 65,885 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 61,781 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 61,781 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 61,538 miles

Rear doors stiff to oprn

under body service corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2015 56,568 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 52,423 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 6 Sep 2013 48,242 miles

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

front and rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 6 Sep 2013 48,242 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

front and rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 10 Sep 2012 43,857 miles

ADVISE, offside front outer c v gaitor perishing.

ADVISE, slight play in nearside & offside front wheel bearings.

Fail 8 Sep 2012 43,857 miles

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

ADVISE, front brake pads worn thin.

ADVISE, offside front outer c v gaitor perishing.

ADVISE, slight play in nearside & offside front wheel bearings.

Pass 5 Sep 2011 38,858 miles

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

offside front tyre holed but not to canvass

Pass 6 Sep 2010 33,863 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 29,319 miles

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

near side rear tyre outer wall starting to crack. not to cords yet.

Pass 2 Sep 2008 25,627 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 21,368 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 16,841 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 YTZ is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Silver with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 YTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU53 YTZ registered?

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

Is KU53 YTZ safe to buy?

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