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SM53 GNY

2003 Nissan Interstar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,569 mi
Last recorded162,569 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Interstar98,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 GNY
MakeNissan
ModelInterstar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 162,569 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 162,569 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 154,958 miles

Nearside Rear window broken

engine management lamp on on dash

Fail 20 Feb 2018 154,949 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault on dash (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated x 2 metal pipes corroded to excess (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated metal pipes x2 corroded to excess (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake performance not tested wheels wont turn by hand (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear window broken

engine management lamp on on dash

Pass 7 Feb 2017 145,875 miles

Nearside Rear window covered in plastic

Fail 2 Feb 2017 145,871 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear window covered in plastic

Pass 13 Jan 2016 130,927 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 117,177 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front flexi metal parts corroded

engine light on

Fail 7 Jan 2015 117,177 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front flexi metal parts corroded

engine light on

Pass 7 Jan 2014 103,745 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 103,745 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 92,903 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 92,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2012 82,284 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2011 73,984 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 62,315 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 41,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

drivers door strap worn

Pass 2 Jan 2008 18,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

customer advised garage that vehcle will only carry 8 passengers so not seat belt instalation check was needed

Pass 27 Sep 2007 17,975 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 17,973 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 14,828 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Nissan Interstar?

Based on 43,912 MOT tests across 2,883 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
7,170
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
2,883
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,076
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,644
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,415
Registration plate lamp not working 1,350
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SM53 GNY is a 2003 Nissan Interstar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Interstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 98,672 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 Interstar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM53 GNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Interstar typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Interstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SM53 GNY is a 2003 Nissan Interstar, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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