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X500 ABU

2003 Nissan Terrano

Grey Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,814 mi
Last recorded123,814 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX500 ABU
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 123,814 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

chassis rear spring mounting surface rust

front bumper mounting corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2025 120,809 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH ACROSS REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 117,079 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 117,075 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 111,404 miles

Both front bumper brackets corroded

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 111,401 miles

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

Both front bumper brackets corroded

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 104,886 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle underside has general age related corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2021 94,601 miles

Exhaust silencer bracket broken

Exhaust tailpipe holed

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 83,811 miles

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

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

chassis corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2019 74,190 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 64,558 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2018 64,550 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

front suspension has no clearance with bump stops

Pass 17 Jul 2017 52,667 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 40,444 miles

Front bull bar insecure

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

Centre Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 40,444 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Centre Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Front bull bar insecure

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 38,425 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 38,425 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 37,092 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 35,409 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 35,397 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 32,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 32,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 29,586 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 26,894 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 22,945 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 18,219 miles

o/s rear lamp cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2007 13,902 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)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 10,516 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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X500 ABU is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Grey with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X500 ABU, 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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X500 ABU is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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