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KU53 YWP

2003 Nissan Terrano

Black Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,496 mi
Last recorded103,496 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 103,496 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 102,096 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 98,262 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 93,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 91,279 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 89,083 miles

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

both rear tyres low on tread

chassis ahs been freshly undersealed

Pass 22 Aug 2019 84,292 miles

Front chassis is corroded

Nearside Rear tyre is on 3mm

Fail 19 Aug 2019 84,292 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front chassis is corroded

Nearside Rear tyre is on 3mm

Pass 16 Aug 2018 76,393 miles

vehicle chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2017 69,514 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 69,514 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 61,027 miles

front chassis/ tie rod mtgs corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 11 Aug 2016 61,027 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front chassis/ tie rod mtgs corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Aug 2015 54,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust is badly corroded but not blowing

Fail 19 Aug 2015 54,789 miles

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

Offside Front 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit just on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust is badly corroded but not blowing

Pass 29 Aug 2014 47,569 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 43,794 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 41,662 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 39,198 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 36,216 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 35,032 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 33,101 miles

exhaust centre section heavily corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2007 29,097 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 22,869 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 YWP is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Black with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YWP, 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 YWP registered?

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

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