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RF52 XAJ

2003 Nissan Navara

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

124,011 mi
Last recorded124,011 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 XAJ
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 124,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 121,475 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes at rear brake load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 120,361 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes at rear brake load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 120,352 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes at rear brake load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 117,471 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes at brake load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 115,249 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 115,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 113,784 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 113,419 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush offside and nearside rear bushes worn but not excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside including brake pipes/steering /suspension etc covered with waxoyl/underseal

Fail 28 Oct 2019 113,417 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Brake linkage has restricted free movement park brake linkage seized (1.1.15 (e))

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush offside and nearside rear bushes worn but not excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside including brake pipes/steering /suspension etc covered with waxoyl/underseal

Pass 1 Nov 2018 113,046 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 113,046 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Note Complete underside including brake pipes suspension etc has been covered with waxoyl/under seal

Pass 30 Oct 2017 112,123 miles

Front and rear suspension components rusty

N/s and o/s drag link end ball joint slight play

Fail 30 Oct 2017 112,123 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front and rear suspension components rusty

N/s and o/s drag link end ball joint slight play

Pass 8 Sep 2016 109,743 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 104,517 miles

MIL light on

Fail 17 Sep 2015 104,517 miles

MIL light on

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 99,164 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 99,160 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 93,730 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 93,729 miles

Nearside Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 93,729 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 86,793 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 86,793 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 78,144 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 73,597 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 66,623 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 58,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 48,922 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 43,163 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 43,163 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

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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RF52 XAJ is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 RF52 XAJ, 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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RF52 XAJ is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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