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WX53 AKJ

2003 Nissan X Trail

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

201,711 mi
Last recorded201,711 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan X Trail94,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 AKJ
MakeNissan
ModelX Trail
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 201,711 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 195,450 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle heaverly corroded

Rear chassie corroded

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 184,543 miles

Rear beam axle corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2021 179,788 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre edge ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on edges (both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 179,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D shape bushes (both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (little foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre edge ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on edges (both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 173,112 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 173,112 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 171,841 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 170,645 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 163,197 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 163,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 150,694 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 137,702 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)

rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 18 Mar 2014 137,702 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 20 Mar 2013 123,872 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 104,210 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 80,579 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

wear in rear anti roll bar link arms and mounting bushes

Pass 2 Oct 2009 44,214 miles

front brake discs pitting

play in n/s/r anti roll bar link arm

Pass 2 Oct 2008 29,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inside edge

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 3 Oct 2007 26,504 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 19,667 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan X Trail?

Based on 2,335 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
6,740
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 60
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 43
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 39
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38
position lamp(s) not working 34
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WX53 AKJ is a 2003 Nissan X Trail in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2003 Nissan X Trail models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 94,984 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan X Trail fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX53 AKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan X Trail typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan X Trail is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WX53 AKJ is a 2003 Nissan X Trail, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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