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PO53 JBZ

2003 Nissan Terrano

Silver Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

102,149 mi
Last recorded102,149 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 JBZ
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 102,149 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside steps corrosion

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear both sides under sill corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2022 101,927 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer sill corrosion

Nearside side steps brackets slightly corrosion

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 101,525 miles

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

n/s lower light lens in poor condition

n/s rear outer sill slight corrosion

side steps slight corrosion

Fail 16 Dec 2020 101,504 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower outer sill corrosion

Nearside Rear light lens poor condition

Pass 20 Dec 2019 99,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 99,330 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 97,650 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 97,650 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2017 93,154 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 93,144 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 87,445 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 87,444 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 82,067 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 82,067 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported replaced 48mm banelli clamp to resecure exhaust pipe to mounting (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" bosch fitted (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 78,555 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 78,555 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 73,870 miles

both front and rear bumpers slightly adrift

Fail 12 Sep 2013 73,870 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front and rear bumpers slightly adrift

Pass 14 Sep 2012 68,843 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 68,843 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 64,347 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine oil level high

slight bind front brakes

Fail 16 Sep 2011 64,347 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine oil level high

slight bind front brakes

Pass 14 Sep 2010 59,241 miles

nearside headlamp washer leaking DRAINING WASHER RESEVOIR

Fail 14 Sep 2010 59,239 miles

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

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

nearside headlamp washer leaking DRAINING WASHER RESEVOIR

Pass 15 Sep 2009 53,076 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag light flashes

both rear seats not fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2008 43,735 miles

front brake pads look low

two rear seats not fitted could not check seatbelts

Pass 25 Apr 2007 34,304 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 29 Nov 2006 31,005 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 30,996 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

parking brake has little reserve travel

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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PO53 JBZ is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Silver with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 PO53 JBZ, 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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PO53 JBZ is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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