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RE53 FTD

2003 Nissan Terrano

Silver Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

182,709 mi
Last recorded182,709 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 FTD
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 182,709 miles

Both front wings corroded and holed

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2019 176,987 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 176,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 163,258 miles

corrosion chassis various areas

corrosion fuel pipes

Pass 2 Dec 2015 152,212 miles

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

emissions not tested

towing electrics slightly insecure

Fail 30 Nov 2015 152,208 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

emissions not tested

towing electrics slightly insecure

Pass 24 Nov 2014 140,186 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 140,185 miles

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 133,698 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 133,694 miles

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

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 excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 119,691 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 119,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 106,029 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 106,028 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 91,735 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 76,207 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 76,207 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 63,595 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearing and both front c/v boots perished

Pass 30 Aug 2007 53,358 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 51,127 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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RE53 FTD is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Silver with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RE53 FTD, 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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What year was RE53 FTD registered?

RE53 FTD is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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