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NG03 AHL

2003 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

86,819 mi
Last recorded86,819 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG03 AHL
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 86,819 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 86,807 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer. (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort no effort. (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside handbrake effort v.low.

centre stop lamp not working.

no oil registered on dipstick prior to test. oil lamp on.

rear chassis heavily corroded.

steel fuel pipes at rear chassis v. heavily corroded. may leak.

Pass 5 Apr 2016 79,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin change asap. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc warped. pulses through pedal. change asap, may damage master cylinder seals.

Fail 1 Apr 2016 79,744 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245-70-16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin change asap. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc warped. pulses through pedal. change asap, may damage master cylinder seals.

no oil on dipstick. 3.5 ltrs added.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 70,952 miles

o/s/f bump stop missing.

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

both front outer anti roll bar link bushes weak.

centre stop not working.

Fail 3 Mar 2015 70,950 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

both front outer anti roll bar link bushes weak.

centre stop not working.

o/s/f bump stop missing.

oil light on. no oil on dipstick. 4ltrs added for emissions test.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 62,432 miles

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

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

all 4 shocks starting to weaken.

front number plate broken.

o/s/f wheel arch liner missing.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Fail 27 Feb 2014 62,432 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

all 4 shocks starting to weaken.

front number plate broken.

o/s/f wheel arch liner missing.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

wipers in poor condition.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 58,192 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 58,188 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 54,844 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 54,844 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 50,944 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 8 Mar 2012 50,934 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2011 45,965 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 41,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Mar 2010 41,945 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Mar 2009 37,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2008 33,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat insecure.

Fail 19 Mar 2008 33,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

child seat insecure.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 29,331 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 29,331 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 25,436 miles

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

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

both rear tyres approaching the tread wear indicators.

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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NG03 AHL is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 NG03 AHL, 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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NG03 AHL is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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