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LS53 FWY

2003 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,050 mi
Last recorded138,050 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 FWY
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 138,050 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 138,050 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 134,687 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 130,348 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 130,348 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 120,401 miles

play inner steering arms

Pass 13 Dec 2016 117,832 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 108,082 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 99,209 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 99,209 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 89,121 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 89,121 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 84,656 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Front lower radiator support panel excessively corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offide rear shock absorber dust cover excessively corroded

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Suspension noisey

Pass 14 Aug 2013 84,656 miles

Suspension noisey

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

Front lower radiator support panel excessively corroded

Offide rear shock absorber dust cover excessively corroded

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2012 71,555 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 71,555 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 60,363 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 60,363 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust front pipe joint insecure/leaking

Pass 11 Feb 2010 56,911 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 53,209 miles

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

surface rust to front brake discs

Pass 29 Nov 2007 47,041 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 39,816 miles

corrosion on inner surface of front brake discs

washers weak output & fluid jellied

How Reliable is the Nissan Navara?

Based on 1,323,173 MOT tests across 129,772 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
8,088
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
129,772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,592
Registration plate lamp not working 21,149
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,951
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17,402
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,057
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LS53 FWY is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 86,842 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 Navara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS53 FWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Navara typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Navara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LS53 FWY registered?

LS53 FWY is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is LS53 FWY safe to buy?

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