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SC03 BJC

2003 Nissan Terrano

White Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

234,649 mi
Last recorded234,649 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 BJC
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 234,649 miles

fuel pipes corroding

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 3 Sep 2014 208,995 miles

CHASSIS AREA REPAIRED BUT NOT INAPPROPRIATELEY

CORROSION TO UNDERBODY PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATED BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 1 Sep 2014 208,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

CORROSION TO UNDERBODY PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATED BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 30 Aug 2013 202,789 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Aug 2013 202,789 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2012 191,522 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 191,522 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 173,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges.

Offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 27 May 2011 173,826 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r exhaust mounting broken

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 17 Apr 2010 161,524 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 161,435 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 154,409 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 154,384 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 145,253 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 145,206 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 136,564 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Propshaft component defective

Spare tyre defective

high level stop lamp inop

Fail 4 Apr 2007 136,553 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Propshaft component defective

Spare tyre defective

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 16 Jun 2006 131,465 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 131,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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SC03 BJC is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in White with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SC03 BJC, 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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SC03 BJC is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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