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2003 Nissan Terrano

Silver Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,498 mi
Last recorded118,498 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX53 CFU
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 118,498 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear diff slight oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2021 118,497 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2019 115,251 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2019 115,251 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 110,106 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 110,106 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 102,320 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 102,319 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 96,164 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened x 2 (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 96,084 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened x 2 (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking engine (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2015 89,997 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 82,279 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 73,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 73,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 68,155 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 68,155 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 60,944 miles

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 2 Dec 2010 53,635 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 45,875 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 45,875 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 39,548 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 39,498 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 31,699 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 31,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front side lights dim

front wiper blades loose

off side front inner drive shaft boot split

steering wheel grip loose

Pass 20 Nov 2006 22,405 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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SX53 CFU is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Silver with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SX53 CFU, 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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SX53 CFU is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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