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VX53 OFW

2003 Nissan Navara

Red Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

136,641 mi
Last recorded136,641 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 OFW
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2026 136,641 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system from compensator (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 133,070 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 133,064 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 128,949 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 128,949 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 127,284 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 120,828 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 65,640 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 73,268 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Dec 2018 93,059 miles

handbrake requires adjustment

Fail 16 Dec 2018 93,059 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 19 Dec 2017 80,960 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 80,960 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 69,028 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 69,028 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 68,996 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexey to comp valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 58,189 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 49,211 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres shoulders wearing

Pass 17 Dec 2013 41,603 miles

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

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 18 Dec 2012 35,783 miles

Centre exhaust silencer in poor condition but has no leaks and is secure.

Fail 15 Dec 2012 35,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre exhaust silencer in poor condition but has no leaks and is secure.

Pass 15 Dec 2011 33,161 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 33,152 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 29,869 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)

i)Centre exhaust silencer corroded.ii)Off side front seat belt slow retracting.iii)Off side windscreen washer not working.

iv)High level stop lamp not working (not connected).

Fail 16 Dec 2010 29,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

i)Centre exhaust silencer corroded.ii)Off side front seat belt slow retracting.iii)Off side windscreen washer not working.

iv)High level stop lamp not working (not connected).

Fail 11 Dec 2009 26,156 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 26,156 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 23,940 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2008 23,938 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 19,286 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 14,787 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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VX53 OFW is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Red with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VX53 OFW, 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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What year was VX53 OFW registered?

VX53 OFW is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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