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NU53 AHE

2003 Nissan Navara

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,324 mi
Last recorded138,324 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 AHE
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 138,324 miles

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

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

Offside Rear quarter panel corroded

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

suspension condition poor and a bit noisy

Fail 28 Nov 2017 138,324 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear quarter panel corroded

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

suspension condition poor and a bit noisy

Fail 8 Nov 2017 138,296 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner wheel arch 30cm of shock (2.4.A.3)

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

vehicle structure condition poor suspension condition poor

fuel cap area corrded

Pass 11 Nov 2016 129,098 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.5.A.3c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing x2 (2.7.2a)

both front bumper brackets corroded but bumper is still secure

both rear leaf springs worn and rusty

Fail 8 Nov 2016 129,099 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.5.A.3c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing x2 (2.7.2a)

both front bumper brackets corroded but bumper is still secure

both rear leaf springs worn and rusty

Pass 26 Oct 2015 123,941 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 115,937 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 108,206 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 100,561 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 100,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2011 93,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 93,631 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 84,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 76,992 miles

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

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 25 Sep 2008 68,131 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 10,941 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 47,786 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 47,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

How Reliable is the Nissan Navara?

Based on 1,323,173 MOT tests across 129,772 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
8,088
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
129,772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,592
Registration plate lamp not working 21,149
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,951
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17,402
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,057
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NU53 AHE is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 86,842 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 Navara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NU53 AHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Navara typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Navara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NU53 AHE registered?

NU53 AHE is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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