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WF53 CLJ

2003 Nissan Terrano

Gold Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

126,798 mi
Last recorded126,798 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 CLJ
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 126,798 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play wear/play in all ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip - mid screen area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high travel on park brake lever (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all seats folded at time of test - rearmost seat belts not inspected ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear door corroded/eroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both sides rearmost running board - support/link arm - corroded/eroded/snapped

Rear rear seats and seat belts removed at time of test

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis front to rear - corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 126,798 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn forward joint excess worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link loose/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides drop link excess worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rearmost joint - excess worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Seat belt missing mandatory rear seat belt receiver not presented for test - seat belts not tested (7.1.2 (a))

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play wear/play in all ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip - mid screen area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high travel on park brake lever (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all seats folded at time of test - rearmost seat belts not inspected ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear door corroded/eroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both sides rearmost running board - support/link arm - corroded/eroded/snapped

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis front to rear - corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 122,612 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 122,612 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 117,493 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 111,736 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 107,976 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 103,829 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 103,804 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 100,059 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 19 Dec 2016 100,043 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 31 Dec 2015 96,480 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Dec 2015 96,472 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 91,564 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 91,551 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 86,664 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 81,471 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 81,468 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 75,845 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 70,241 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 70,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 67,195 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 56,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2008 56,882 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2007 46,218 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 34,078 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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WF53 CLJ is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Gold with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WF53 CLJ, 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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WF53 CLJ is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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