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RY52 NHC

2003 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

160,422 mi
Last recorded160,422 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 NHC
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 160,422 miles

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears cracking on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 154,733 miles

Front subframe corroded

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 150,941 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 147,281 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR & OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Slight wear in front prop shaft U/J's

Pass 23 Jul 2021 143,809 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR & Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop both U/J's Rear prop front U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 139,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 135,340 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 126,627 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 126,627 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 117,221 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 103,860 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 102,446 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 100,023 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2013 98,103 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 94,571 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 90,316 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 May 2010 85,484 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 85,483 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 77,523 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 77,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 61,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 45,940 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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RY52 NHC is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RY52 NHC, 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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RY52 NHC is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 20 February 2003.

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