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SV53 AEJ

2003 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,915 mi
Last recorded125,915 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 AEJ
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 125,915 miles

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

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

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

front bumper attachment bracket broken

Pass 5 Sep 2016 120,846 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

front bumper attachment bracket broken

front wheel arch liners insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2015 113,526 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 113,525 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 111,579 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak from sump area.

Park brake warning light not iluminating when park brake applied.

Fail 20 Feb 2015 111,579 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak from sump area.

Park brake warning light not iluminating when park brake applied.

Pass 15 Nov 2013 104,232 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 104,232 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 97,121 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Both rear springs corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2012 97,121 miles

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

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Both rear springs corroded

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 4 Nov 2011 89,655 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 83,288 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 72,867 miles

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

child seats fitted to rear seats

Pass 30 Oct 2008 58,498 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 47,433 miles

Brake pipes across rear axle corroded.

Front to rear brake pipe greased/undersealed condition difficult to fully check

Fuel pipes undersealed condition diffficult to fully check.

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

Offside and nearside front brake pipes undersealed/greased condiotion difficult to fully assess.

Pass 27 Oct 2006 44,213 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 44,169 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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SV53 AEJ is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SV53 AEJ, 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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SV53 AEJ is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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