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NJ53 RFZ

2003 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,497 mi
Last recorded99,497 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 RFZ
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 99,497 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 95,667 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 89,441 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front wiper arm to motor link loose

Fail 18 Jun 2014 83,826 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 83,826 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 81,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front chassis/suspension componants corroded

front tyres scrubbing edges

nsf tyre cracking

oil leak

rear chassis heavily corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2013 81,076 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front chassis/suspension componants corroded

front tyres scrubbing edges

nsf tyre cracking

oil leak

rear chassis heavily corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 76,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front chassis crossmember corroded . front lower suspension arm mountings corroded

rear chassis corroded around spring seats

Pass 15 Sep 2011 68,811 miles

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

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

chassis corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

suspension componanats corroding

Pass 10 Sep 2010 60,088 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2010 60,088 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn below manufactures limit

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2009 52,061 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2008 43,496 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2008 43,496 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2007 35,925 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 27,795 miles

slight play in the front wheel bearings

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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NJ53 RFZ is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 NJ53 RFZ, 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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NJ53 RFZ is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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