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YA53 DCU

2003 Nissan Terrano

Red Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,499 mi
Last recorded76,499 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 DCU
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 76,499 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 76,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front-rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 65,165 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 54,314 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 47,461 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 15 Oct 2015 47,460 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mid-rear section (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Nov 2014 44,504 miles

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 11 Nov 2014 44,504 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 29 Nov 2013 37,402 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 37,402 miles

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

brake discs corroded.

Pass 29 Nov 2012 34,162 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 30,810 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 27,557 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 24,361 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 20,820 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 17,294 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 12,517 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 DCU is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Red with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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