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PS03 PLS

2003 Nissan Navara

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

148,229 mi
Last recorded148,229 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPS03 PLS
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 148,229 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 148,229 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill holed/badly corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill holed/badly corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 142,656 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 137,916 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 134,508 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 134,508 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel hose leaking by tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 129,796 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

chassis corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2017 118,127 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis area (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 110,513 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 104,422 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 103,603 miles

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

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

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

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

chassis corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2015 103,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

chassis corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2014 99,756 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 99,756 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Mar 2013
Fail 25 Mar 2013

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 59,330 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 89,330 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery Insecure

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 79,224 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 79,224 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 73,287 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 73,287 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 66,120 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 66,120 miles

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 61,094 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 40,961 miles

Nearside Front 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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PS03 PLS is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PS03 PLS, 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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PS03 PLS is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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