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VE53 FGU

2003 Nissan Navara

Red Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,900 mi
Last recorded135,900 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 FGU
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 135,900 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 135,869 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole in chassis by leaf spring rear mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole in chassis leg by front leaf spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill large hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole both sides of chassis leg by leaf spring front mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 134,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear position light lens is damaged

Reversing lights do not work

Fail 9 Jan 2019 134,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to the wheel cylinder where pipe is unprotected (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear position light lens is damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes where unprotected going into load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Reversing lights do not work

Pass 4 Jan 2018 131,083 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 131,083 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 127,906 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 124,856 miles

There is slightly more play in the nearside front tapered wheel bearing than in the offside front.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 118,695 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 112,681 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 104,694 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 98,737 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 89,160 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 73,254 miles

all other metal brake pipes at rear slightly corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder and getting close to legal limit

reverse light not working

slight lift in both front lower balljoints

very slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 28 Apr 2009 73,254 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

all other metal brake pipes at rear slightly corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder and getting close to legal limit

reverse light not working

slight lift in both front lower balljoints

very slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Nov 2007 55,328 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 42,766 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Navara?

Based on 1,323,173 MOT tests across 129,772 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
8,088
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
129,772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,592
Registration plate lamp not working 21,149
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,951
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17,402
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,057
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VE53 FGU is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Red with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 86,842 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Navara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE53 FGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Navara typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Navara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VE53 FGU is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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