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WG53 FAO

2003 Nissan Navara

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

115,537 mi
Last recorded115,537 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 FAO
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 115,537 miles

rear lamp lens damaged and repaired with tape both sides.

Pass 22 Nov 2022 113,938 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 113,938 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 110,914 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 110,914 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 107,030 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion underside

spare wheel loose but secured with chain rectify asap

Fail 12 Nov 2020 107,030 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion underside

spare wheel loose but secured with chain rectify asap

Pass 9 Oct 2019 105,191 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear including fuel pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis shows signs of corrosion / heavily under-sealed.

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Front suspension bump stops missing.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Covered in grease. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Bumper support bracket broken.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Light lens faded.

Nearside Slight play in steering idler.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Covered in grease. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Radiator support panel corroded.

Rear suspension bushes starting to deteriorate.

Pass 3 Oct 2018 102,020 miles

slight play in n,s,f wheel bearing ,corrosion in rear chassis cross member ,front crosss member and rear chassis .front bump stops worn

Fail 2 Oct 2018 102,020 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

slight play in n,s,f wheel bearing ,corrosion in rear chassis cross member ,front crosss member and rear chassis .front bump stops worn

Pass 27 Sep 2017 97,593 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 92,179 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 92,177 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 88,812 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play idler arm (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 84,307 miles

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

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)

lense missing from o/s number plate lamp

Pass 23 Sep 2013 81,770 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 75,815 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 68,147 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 68,147 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 62,882 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 56,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 50,698 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 43,172 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 43,170 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 37,651 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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WG53 FAO is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WG53 FAO, 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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WG53 FAO is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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