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SJ53 MVZ

2003 Nissan Navara

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,166 mi
Last recorded169,166 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 MVZ
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 169,166 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 169,166 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 155,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 155,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 146,832 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 142,290 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 138,810 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 138,810 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Slight play on intermediate drop arm

Pass 9 Feb 2012 130,286 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 117,785 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 105,224 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 105,224 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 86,798 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 73,964 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 54,855 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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SJ53 MVZ is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SJ53 MVZ, 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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SJ53 MVZ is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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