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NT03 VSN

2003 Nissan Terrano

Red Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,615 mi
Last recorded67,615 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT03 VSN
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 67,615 miles

underbody chassis corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2017 67,613 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at bottom arm mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

underbody chassis corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2016 54,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play in steering idler joints

Fail 28 Jan 2016 54,052 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front bumper insecure/mounting brackets corroded

steering idler / joints slight play

Pass 28 Jan 2015 45,575 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 45,574 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 45,417 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

NEARSIDE OUTER SILL IS CORRODED AND HOLED

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

OFFSIDE REAR SEATBELT HAS SLIGHT FLUFFING

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

POSSIBLE STARTER MOTOR ISSUE

REAR REAR SEATS NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

UNDERFLOOR FUEL PIPES ARE HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 12 Mar 2014 44,644 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 44,639 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 42,854 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 42,854 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 41,338 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 41,338 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 37,400 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2010 31,399 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 31,399 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 26,839 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 23,840 miles

front discs slightly worn

slight play osf wheel bearing

Pass 22 Feb 2007 19,329 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 16,491 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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NT03 VSN is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Red with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NT03 VSN, 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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What year was NT03 VSN registered?

NT03 VSN is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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