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SG53 RSK

2003 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,117 mi
Last recorded162,117 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 RSK
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 162,117 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 162,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play x2 (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play x2 (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2013 148,581 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 133,923 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 133,923 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 119,685 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 105,719 miles

propshaft rear joint worn out

Pass 26 Oct 2009 93,737 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 80,111 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 80,111 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 66,562 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 66,562 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 49,800 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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SG53 RSK is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SG53 RSK, 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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SG53 RSK is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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