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NJ03 HCN

2003 Nissan Terrano

Grey Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

180,205 mi
Last recorded180,205 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 HCN
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2020 180,205 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both outer sills corroded at rear

corrosion to all underfloor components

Pass 25 Jun 2019 171,755 miles

All underfloor components corroded

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Outer Sill has corrosion

Offside Rear Outer Sill has corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2018 162,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch bleed off pipe excessively corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear sill corrosion but not effecting body stability

chip on windscreen

Fail 13 Jun 2018 162,780 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose leaking injector leak off pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened panhard rod mounting hole caused by corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch bleed off pipe excessively corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear sill corrosion but not effecting body stability

chip on windscreen

Pass 3 Jul 2017 154,159 miles

All under body has corrosion

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 145,185 miles

surface corrosion to chassis

surface corrosion to nearside outer sill

Pass 26 Jun 2015 136,590 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Jun 2014 127,769 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 127,769 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Jul 2013 119,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 119,265 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 109,794 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 109,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 99,502 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 99,502 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 93,266 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 83,806 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 74,794 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 74,521 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 61,445 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 46,096 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 42,342 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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NJ03 HCN is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Grey with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NJ03 HCN, 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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NJ03 HCN is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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