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SB53 FDU

2003 Nissan Navara

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,280 mi
Last recorded86,280 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 FDU
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 86,280 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Chassis corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2016 81,104 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 75,603 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 69,941 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 63,853 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 57,826 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 50,490 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 50,480 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 50,258 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 47,100 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 47,098 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

unable to turn both rear wheels to check tyres, suspension and bearings correctly.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 44,324 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 44,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 395,454 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre has wear to inner edge of tread.

Fail 24 Feb 2007 31,329 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 31,329 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 29,751 miles

advise o/s/f wishbone bushes.advise o/s/r tyre.

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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SB53 FDU is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 SB53 FDU, 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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SB53 FDU is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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