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SM53 GTF

2003 Nissan Interstar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,972 mi
Last recorded129,972 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Interstar98,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 129,972 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 129,964 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2022 129,964 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going to load sense valve (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 129,964 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2019 129,965 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front brakes sticking on slightly

Fail 22 Oct 2019 129,964 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel caliper (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front brakes sticking on slightly

Pass 5 Nov 2018 129,965 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 129,964 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light and indicator flashing (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 129,964 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 129,916 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 126,758 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 118,386 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 107,031 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 97,594 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 97,594 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 86,662 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 81,825 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 74,706 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 60,606 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)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 52,677 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 42,335 miles

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 GTF 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 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GTF, 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 GTF is a 2003 Nissan Interstar, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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The MOT history for SM53 GTF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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