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PK53 BYG

2003 Nissan Terrano

Red Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,014 mi
Last recorded100,014 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 BYG
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 100,014 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 100,004 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

additional coating on chassis and brake pipes

slight corrosion on nearside rear chassis rail

Fail 13 Jun 2019 100,001 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

underbody and brake pipes have an additional coating applied

Pass 30 May 2018 98,567 miles

covers and undertrays fitted

underbody additional coating applied

Fail 9 May 2018 98,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

chassis has an additional coating applied

factory covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 May 2017 97,465 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

PROTECTIVE COATING APPLIED TO UNDER BODY

Fail 19 May 2017 97,465 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PROTECTIVE COATING APPLIED TO UNDER BODY

Pass 23 May 2016 95,771 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 94,435 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)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coating of underseal applied

Pass 2 Jun 2014 91,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to cheak rear seat belts due to seats folded

Pass 7 Jun 2013 88,667 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 88,664 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2012 86,401 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 81,306 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 72,224 miles

unable to assess corrosion levels of brake and fuel lines because of anti corrosion coatings

Pass 22 May 2009 64,337 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 52,116 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 39,248 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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PK53 BYG is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Red with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PK53 BYG, 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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PK53 BYG is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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