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RY03 MZU

2003 Nissan Navara

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,015 mi
Last recorded159,015 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 MZU
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 159,015 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 152,775 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 145,422 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 145,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 140,187 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes rusty,exhaust rusty,

Pass 19 Jan 2013 131,603 miles

both lower ball joints slight lift

Pass 2 Jun 2011 116,174 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 116,071 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine noisy and smoking under load

front registration plate becoming insecure

front to rear brake pipe corroded near rear hose - just acceptable

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear tyres worn to limit

tested muddy

Pass 12 Jun 2010 107,274 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Steering/suspension noise from front

Pass 28 May 2009 90,896 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 80,765 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 66,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 66,563 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 54,052 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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RY03 MZU is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RY03 MZU, 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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RY03 MZU is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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