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OV53 OUE

2003 Nissan Navara

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,758 mi
Last recorded94,758 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 OUE
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 94,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front shock absorber ram cover adrift

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear both nearside and offside chassis rails corroded

brake pedal anti slip rubber split

heat shield loose

Fail 8 Feb 2016 94,758 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front shock absorber ram cover adrift

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear both nearside and offside chassis rails corroded

brake pedal anti slip rubber split

heat shield loose

Pass 25 Feb 2015 94,757 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

both nearside and offside chassis rails corroded fuel tank area

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

offside front shock absorber ram cover corroded through

offside rear brake back plate damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2015 94,757 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

both nearside and offside chassis rails corroded fuel tank area

brake pedal anti-slip rubbere worn

nearside front tyre appears low on pressure

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front shock absorber ram cover corroded through

offside rear brake back plate damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2014 93,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside and offside rear chassis rails staring to corrode

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 24 Feb 2014 93,504 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside and offside rear chassis rails staring to corrode

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Feb 2013 89,311 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

rear brake pipes to rear load valve intermediate and lower

Fail 18 Feb 2013 89,240 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

rear brake pipes to rear load valve intermediate and lower

Pass 7 Jan 2012 84,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 84,357 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside 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)

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

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 78,565 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 78,565 miles

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 65,295 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 65,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside front inner drive shaft gaitor split

Pass 3 Nov 2008 54,681 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 46,698 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 37,328 miles

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

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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OV53 OUE is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OV53 OUE, 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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OV53 OUE is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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