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RG53 FUW

2003 Nissan Navara

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,860 mi
Last recorded151,860 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 FUW
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 151,860 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 151,860 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 139,459 miles

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

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

chassis corroding

coolant low

slight oil leak

slight transmission leak

Fail 5 Sep 2013 139,459 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

coolant low

slight oil leak

slight transmission leak

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

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

chassis corroding

Pass 3 Sep 2012 128,735 miles

front brake pads look low

Fail 3 Sep 2012 128,731 miles

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

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

front brake pads look low

Pass 13 Sep 2011 118,638 miles

front exhaust clip broken

Pass 15 Sep 2010 108,419 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 108,412 miles

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

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

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

Play at steering wheel

Rear exhaust loose

Pass 16 Sep 2009 97,244 miles

O/S number plate light was not working / check

O/S/R rear shacle bush l;ooks poor & displaced

Play in N/S/F bottom ball joint

Rear tow bar fittings need checking / spacers loose

Wiper action poor

Fail 8 Sep 2009 97,232 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

O/S number plate light was not working / check

O/S/R rear shacle bush l;ooks poor & displaced

Rear tow bar fittings need checking / spacers loose

Wiper action poor

Pass 23 Jul 2008 85,384 miles

Centre rear seat belt missing.

Front discs and pads look pooe.

Slight play N/S/F bottom ball joint

Tow bar spacers loose?

Fail 23 Jul 2008 85,384 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre rear seat belt missing.

Front discs and pads look pooe.

Slight play N/S/F bottom ball joint

Tow bar spacers loose?

Pass 24 Jul 2007 71,000 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 43,226 miles

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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RG53 FUW is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RG53 FUW, 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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RG53 FUW is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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