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SL53 YFG

2003 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,106 mi
Last recorded135,106 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 YFG
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 135,106 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 135,104 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside sill x2 holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner side of chassis holed at spring upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 133,137 miles

Front tyres slightly worn outer edges

Slight play both front wheel bearings

Slight play in steering joints nearside

Pass 8 Dec 2017 131,084 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight play in inner steering joints

Fail 6 Dec 2017 131,084 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight play in inner steering joints

Pass 7 Dec 2016 128,056 miles

Slight play offside front wheel bearing

Surface corrosion offside outer sill

Pass 8 Dec 2015 122,297 miles

Slight play o/s/f wheel bearing.

Fail 8 Dec 2015 122,297 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Slight play o/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 12 Dec 2014 113,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear tyres worn to 2mm (approx)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 105,386 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 105,384 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 96,425 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 86,849 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 86,849 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 76,488 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 66,104 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 65,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 9 Dec 2008 54,971 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 42,620 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 42,620 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 32,532 miles

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

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

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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SL53 YFG is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL53 YFG, 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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SL53 YFG is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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