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NG53 KCX

2003 Nissan Terrano

Silver Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,145 mi
Last recorded111,145 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 KCX
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 111,145 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 99,125 miles

Both outer sills rusted but feels sound (CAT can not be used due to side runner boards

Front shock absorbers showing a reduction in damping effort

Front to rear fuel pipe/s rusted

Offside side runner board insecure

Fail 29 Jan 2018 98,961 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both outer sills rusted but feels sound (CAT can not be used due to side runner boards

Front shock absorbers showing a reduction in damping effort

Front to rear fuel pipe/s rusted

Offside side runner board insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2017 89,384 miles

Front chassis rails rusted

Metal brake pipes degrading

Pass 20 Jan 2016 86,035 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 86,035 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Jan 2015 82,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Speedometer partially illuminating

Unable to access rear most seats in vehicle

Fail 13 Jan 2015 82,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Speedometer partially illuminating

Unable to access rear most seats in vehicle

Pass 13 Jan 2014 78,979 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 75,753 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2013 75,752 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2012 72,337 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 72,337 miles

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 69,042 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 65,709 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 62,279 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 62,270 miles

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

Offside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 57,169 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 46,811 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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NG53 KCX is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Silver with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NG53 KCX, 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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NG53 KCX is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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