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PO53 OTD

2003 Nissan Terrano

Gold Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

110,052 mi
Last recorded110,052 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 OTD
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2018 110,052 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint O/S REAR BOTTOM LINK ARM BALL JOINT (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded O/ S ABOVE REAR AXLE INTO T PIECE AND TO THE REAR OF THE REAR AXLE (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FROM SILENCER TO REAR MISSING. NO BACK BOX. (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings FROM CENTER OF CAR TO REAR. ADVANCED CORROSION AROUND SUSPENSION MOUNTINGS AND TOW BAR MOUNTINGS. (6.1.B.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play O/S AND N/S FRONT (9.2.8c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil N/S FRONT (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CHASSIS FRONT AREA ADVANCED RUSTING (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 100,182 miles

GENERAL UNDER BODY RUST

Fail 14 Mar 2017 100,174 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S REAR INNER BOOT SPLIT ON BALL JOINT (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing O/S LINK ARM BALL JOINT (2.4.G.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened O/S AND N/S FRONT (3.5.1i)

GENERAL UNDER BODY RUST

Pass 8 Oct 2015 96,269 miles

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

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

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

oil leak

underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2015 96,269 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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 Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak

underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2014 88,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

underbody undersealed

Fail 1 Sep 2014 88,087 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

underbody undersealed

Pass 9 Aug 2013 81,966 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

under body corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2013 81,966 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

under body corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2013 81,961 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

both front brake discs pitted

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

o/s/rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 17 Jul 2012 76,284 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 69,264 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 60,550 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 12 Jul 2010 60,548 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2009 49,436 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 49,430 miles

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

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 33,734 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 33,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 29,612 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 21,146 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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PO53 OTD is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Gold with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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