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YA53 ZFV

2003 Nissan Navara

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,040 mi
Last recorded146,040 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 ZFV
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 146,040 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 146,040 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 146,015 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked in yellow (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing lower ball joint split pin missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 139,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 139,994 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play marked in yellow (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play steering idler excessive play , marked in yellow (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 130,008 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 130,008 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/s & n/s front & rear brake pipes slightly corroded

O/s & n/s rear inner sills has slight surface rust

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Underbody has slight surface rust

nearside front power steering idler has slight movement at the drop arm.

Fail 28 Nov 2014 129,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 120,457 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 105,073 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 104,811 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 102,558 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 102,558 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 93,362 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 80,591 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 80,591 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 70,938 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 61,033 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 61,033 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 49,068 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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YA53 ZFV is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YA53 ZFV, 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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YA53 ZFV is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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