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YA53 CTF

2003 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

156,084 mi
Last recorded156,084 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 CTF
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 156,084 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 150,171 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 137,160 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 125,847 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 114,591 miles

advise battery requires securing properly not with a strap

advise front discs and pads /condition

advise fuel/brake pipes scaby

Fail 4 Mar 2021 114,591 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

advise battery requires securing properly not with a strap

advise front discs and pads /condition

advise fuel/brake pipes scaby

Pass 24 Jan 2020 111,513 miles

advise battery ratchet strap

advise both front brake fleis ferralls corroded

advise front discs very rusty /

advise underbody condition main chassis very scaby /corrosion setting in

Pass 18 May 2012 111,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 106,882 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 100,361 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 91,826 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 75,948 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 57,934 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 57,933 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 43,538 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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YA53 CTF is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YA53 CTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA53 CTF registered?

YA53 CTF is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is YA53 CTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA53 CTF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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