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VK03 CXC

2003 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,219 mi
Last recorded31,219 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 CXC
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 31,219 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 31,219 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 28,531 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 28,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 28,517 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel lines rusty

Pass 28 May 2012 24,614 miles

Air bag light flashing

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

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

o/s tail light broken

Fail 25 May 2012 24,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Air bag light flashing

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

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

o/s tail light broken

Pass 2 Jun 2011 15,994 miles

front to rear steel brake and fuel pipes badly corroded

n/s/f anti roll bar link rod bushes worn

n/s/r lamp in bumper,lense broken

o/s/f shock absorber lower bush worn

o/s/r parkbrake and service brake efficiency low

Fail 2 Jun 2011 15,994 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

front to rear steel brake and fuel pipes badly corroded

n/s/f anti roll bar link rod bushes worn

n/s/r lamp in bumper,lense broken

o/s/f shock absorber lower bush worn

o/s/r parkbrake and service brake efficiency low

Pass 7 Jun 2010 5,956 miles

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

both front tyres well worn on edges

engine oil level on MIM

front discs and pads well worn

n/s/r sidelamp lense damaged

rear number plate poorly mounted

Fail 7 Jun 2010 5,956 miles

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

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

both front tyres well worn on edges

engine oil level on MIM

front discs and pads well worn

n/s/r sidelamp lense damaged

rear number plate poorly mounted

Fail 2 Jun 2010 5,840 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front tyres well worn on edges

engine oil level on MIM

front discs and pads well worn

n/s/r sidelamp lense damaged

rear number plate poorly mounted

Pass 30 May 2009 66,858 miles

n/s/r lamp lense damaged

o/s/f antiroll bar link bushes well worn

wiper blades poor

Pass 21 May 2007 46,398 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 46,313 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)

o/s/r tyre ON LIMIT 235/65/17

Pass 3 May 2006 37,086 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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VK03 CXC is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VK03 CXC, 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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What year was VK03 CXC registered?

VK03 CXC is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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