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MC53 FPG

2003 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,968 mi
Last recorded117,968 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 117,968 miles

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

front drive shafts joints worn

outer sills corroded

rear prop universal joint worn

Fail 3 Aug 2017 117,962 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play idler arm (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Radius arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release middle (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front drive shafts joints worn

outer sills corroded

rear prop universal joint worn

Pass 4 Aug 2016 108,160 miles

body damage

Fail 3 Aug 2016 108,155 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front bumper (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

body damage

front propshaft both u/js worn out

rear propshaft rear u/j badly worn

Pass 5 Aug 2015 94,515 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 86,621 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 77,237 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 67,087 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 56,365 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 45,052 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 33,190 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 22,473 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 9,482 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 9,482 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 4,939 miles

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

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 FPG is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FPG, 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 FPG is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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