CarVerify

Free Car Check

NA53 FRZ

2003 Nissan X Trail

Black Petrol 2488cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,633 mi
Last recorded144,633 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan X Trail94,984 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 FRZ
MakeNissan
ModelX Trail
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,488cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 144,633 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion

Fail 15 May 2025 144,613 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion

Pass 24 May 2024 136,845 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 16 May 2023 130,220 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

whole underbody and suspension components corroded

Fail 15 May 2023 130,219 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

whole underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 12 May 2022 123,451 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear All suspension components corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 118,095 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear All rear susspension componant corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 May 2021 118,089 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear All rear susspension componant corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2020 114,642 miles

All shocker gaiters deteriorated

Fail 15 May 2020 114,640 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear repaired area heavily under sealed

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 114,626 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 111,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 111,969 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 108,868 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 108,859 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 105,984 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 102,791 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 99,910 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 99,910 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 95,844 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 91,937 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2012 91,937 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2011 87,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

o/s wiper torn slightly

rear discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2009 82,355 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 68,179 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 67,979 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jul 2007 59,098 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 55,416 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan X Trail?

Based on 2,335 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
6,740
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 60
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 43
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 39
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38
position lamp(s) not working 34
Full Nissan X Trail reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NA53 FRZ is a 2003 Nissan X Trail in Black with a 2,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 Nissan X Trail models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 94,984 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 X Trail fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NA53 FRZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan X Trail typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan X Trail is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NA53 FRZ?

You can check the full history of NA53 FRZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NA53 FRZ registered?

NA53 FRZ is a 2003 Nissan X Trail, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is NA53 FRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA53 FRZ shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NA53 FRZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NA53 FRZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.