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MC53 BDF

2003 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,717 mi
Last recorded144,717 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 BDF
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 144,717 miles

oil pressure light on

surface corrosion chassis

brake pipes greased

engine light on

Pass 12 Feb 2015 140,358 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 10 Feb 2015 140,266 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 5 Feb 2014 132,776 miles

centre and rear exhaust is corroded

chassis is corroded

fuel pipes from tank are corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2013 124,755 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front propshaft front universal joint has slight play

offside front brake disc inner face corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2012 117,391 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2012 117,196 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2011 101,341 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 9 Feb 2011 101,341 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 16 Feb 2010 82,277 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 65,422 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 65,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 49,317 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 31,394 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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MC53 BDF is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MC53 BDF, 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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MC53 BDF is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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