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MT52 VAJ

2003 Nissan Terrano

Silver Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,562 mi
Last recorded82,562 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 VAJ
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 82,562 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 79,900 miles

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

chassis corroded

front and rear suspension rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2016 76,544 miles

chassis and front and rear suspension corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2015 74,051 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2015 74,046 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2014 71,017 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

chassis corroded

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2013 67,947 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 67,944 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 64,740 miles

CHASSIS CORRODED

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 63,851 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front & rear suspension corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2010 61,155 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 59,753 miles

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)

brake service

Fail 2 Feb 2009 59,753 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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)

brake service

Pass 14 Feb 2008 53,968 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 53,968 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 44,890 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 44,796 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 32,760 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 32,743 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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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MT52 VAJ is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Silver with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MT52 VAJ, 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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MT52 VAJ is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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