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MV53 DZT

2003 Nissan Terrano

Grey Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,098 mi
Last recorded115,098 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 DZT
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 115,098 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2013 115,094 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2012 110,406 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 110,406 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

o/s rear fluid leak

Pass 28 Nov 2011 100,676 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 100,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 92,452 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 92,452 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 86,324 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 86,324 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 72,585 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 72,585 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 May 2007 55,780 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 53,416 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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MV53 DZT is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Grey with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MV53 DZT, 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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MV53 DZT is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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