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WV53 SZU

2003 Nissan Navara

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

136,560 mi
Last recorded136,560 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 SZU
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 136,560 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

n/s/r brake slightly binding

rear brake application slightly uneven

slight play to steering system

Fail 24 Feb 2021 136,542 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has excessive play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight play to steering system

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

n/s/r brake slightly binding

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 20 Feb 2020 135,143 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

chips to windscreen

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 17 Feb 2020 135,143 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

chips to windscreen

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Jan 2019 134,059 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 134,041 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 133,097 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s + o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 23 Feb 2017 129,018 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

chassis starting to corrode

Pass 18 Feb 2016 120,935 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wipers slightly smearing the screen

chassis generally corroded

engine oil leaks

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 17 Feb 2016 120,935 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake valve to rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wipers slightly smearing the screen

chassis generally corroded

engine oil leaks

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Feb 2015 113,222 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 113,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 105,358 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 96,228 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 72,648 miles

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

centre exhaust clamp broken.

chip in windscreen n/s edge.

Pass 28 Aug 2010 60,986 miles

Centre exhaust starting to corrode

Engine oil leak

Front Brakes pads low

Pass 3 Sep 2009 47,543 miles

engine oil leak

slight play to o/s front wheel bearing

Fail 2 Sep 2009 47,543 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine oil leak

slight play to o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 2 Sep 2008 35,423 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 35,423 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 38,704 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 4 Sep 2006 16,386 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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WV53 SZU is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WV53 SZU, 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 WV53 SZU registered?

WV53 SZU is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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