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MV53 EAP

2003 Nissan Terrano

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

131,789 mi
Last recorded131,789 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 EAP
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 131,789 miles

Chassis has been welded in the past and under sealed in areas

Offside Front Upper Fluid leak, but not excessive Fuel leak, not dripping during test advise to steam off and monitor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper cross member corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2019 123,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front to rear fuel pipe starting to corrode

vehicle chassis has signs of surface corrosion and previous weld repairs

Fail 11 Jul 2019 123,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front to rear fuel pipe starting to corrode

vehicle chassis has signs of surface corrosion and previous weld repairs

Pass 20 Jul 2018 109,336 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 109,336 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 102,918 miles

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 96,065 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 96,064 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 87,786 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2014 79,233 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 70,916 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2013 70,867 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Jun 2012 62,617 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 54,867 miles

offside rear brake pipe corroded

some play steering arm ball joints

some play steering box

Pass 25 Jan 2011 54,687 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 54,687 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

offside cv boot gaiter perished

screw in offside front tyre

slight play steering arms

Pass 12 Jan 2010 48,086 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 46,148 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 40,000 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 33,734 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 25,760 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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MV53 EAP is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MV53 EAP, 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 EAP is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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