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SW02 TZE

2002 Nissan Terrano

Black Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

97,015 mi
Last recorded97,015 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Nissan Terrano77,979 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 TZE
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 97,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2026 96,956 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2025 95,120 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Jul 2024 94,069 miles

Front Bumper supports corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

heavily undersealed

Fail 4 Jul 2024 94,032 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Bumper supports corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Jun 2023 90,909 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased or undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Heavily undersealed

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 89,346 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight play in both front inner tie rods to steering box

Under body and suspension components heavily under sealed

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jun 2021 87,667 miles

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

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underbody (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 87,657 miles

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

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

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underbody (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 87,641 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underbody (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody heavily undersealed.

Pass 7 May 2019 86,546 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 83,954 miles

Body has slight corrosion Underbody (6.1.B.2)

Front Bumper fixings corroded

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

Front Undertrays fitted.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All four (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 81,589 miles

Body has slight corrosion Underbody (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 77,625 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 74,873 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 71,886 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2013 69,495 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 65,882 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 58,418 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 53,145 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 48,917 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 46,388 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 46,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 38,153 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 32,882 miles

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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SW02 TZE is a 2002 Nissan Terrano in Black with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Terrano models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 77,979 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 SW02 TZE, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Terrano is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SW02 TZE is a 2002 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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