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NC53 RNF

2003 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,183 mi
Last recorded123,183 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 RNF
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 123,183 miles

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

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

Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged both sides outer plastic trims missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

dampness around fuel tank areas [no visible leaks at time of test]

general surface rust to exhaust system in places

general wear/play in steering box/idler arms/joints/bushes etc

heavy underbody corrosion to all areas

Pass 13 Jan 2017 108,953 miles

Centre stop light not working

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load covers missing (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass cracked ()

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load covers missing (5.2.4a)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 108,953 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Centre stop light not working

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load covers missing (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass cracked ()

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load covers missing (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 101,065 miles

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 101,063 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 94,984 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ON

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 87,266 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 87,266 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 78,983 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)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 68,213 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

air bag light on

general corrosion under vehicle

n/s door mirror cracked

rear bumper o/s damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2011 57,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

air bag light flashing

front discs slightly pitted

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 15 Jan 2011 57,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

air bag light flashing

front discs slightly pitted

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 28 Jan 2010 43,625 miles

Front number plate damaged

N/s door mirror cracked

Slight play in n/s/f hub

Fail 28 Jan 2010 43,625 miles

Front number plate damaged

N/s door mirror cracked

Slight play in n/s/f hub

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2009

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

front registration plate slight damage

no gauges or oddometer working

Fail 12 Jan 2009

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

front registration plate slight damage

no gauges or oddometer working

Pass 30 Nov 2007 25,843 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 21,265 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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NC53 RNF is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NC53 RNF, 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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NC53 RNF is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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