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NC02 FWE

2002 Nissan Terrano

Red Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,245 mi
Last recorded167,245 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Nissan Terrano77,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC02 FWE
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 167,245 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 167,245 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 May 2025 166,990 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2024 166,871 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 165,842 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside rear light lens damaged.

Fail 22 Mar 2023 165,842 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside rear light lens damaged.

Pass 16 Mar 2022 163,797 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside sills corroded and bulging

side step mountings corroded both sides

Fail 14 Mar 2022 163,797 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

offside and nearside sills corroded and bulging

side step mountings corroded both sides

Pass 15 Mar 2021 162,268 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 162,268 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 159,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

high vis brake light not working

Pass 26 Mar 2019 158,573 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2018 155,528 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 150,790 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 147,872 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 147,810 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (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)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 135,590 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 135,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 123,224 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 123,224 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 99,394 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 78,784 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 78,780 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 65,514 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 52,656 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 38,840 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges.

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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NC02 FWE is a 2002 Nissan Terrano in Red with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Terrano models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 77,979 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 NC02 FWE, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Terrano is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NC02 FWE is a 2002 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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