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YB53 ABO

2003 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

136,696 mi
Last recorded136,696 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 ABO
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2023 136,696 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti-roll bar mounting/chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail/body mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front wheel bearing not tested due to brake binding

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear differential corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis, body and chassis components covered in underseal

various corrosion to chassis, body and chassis components

Pass 1 Sep 2022 134,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin + quite corroded ( Replacement advised) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front body mounting prescribed area slight corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill area (just in front of rear wheel arch) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 131,763 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Various corrosion to chassis and components

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 131,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Various corrosion to chassis and components

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 128,913 miles

some brake pipes covered in protective substance

Fail 1 Sep 2020 128,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

some brake pipes covered in protective substance

Pass 17 Sep 2019 126,454 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 126,433 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 122,787 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 122,776 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both front sidelights (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 110,845 miles

Front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Slight corrosion on rear of chassis

Fail 2 Jun 2017 110,697 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Slight corrosion on rear of chassis

Pass 15 Jun 2016 97,097 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 96,930 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 84,850 miles

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2015 84,850 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 76,371 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 76,225 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 68,186 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 59,746 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 59,737 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 56,586 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 50,771 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 43,911 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 35,237 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 24,236 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 21,502 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 16,573 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 16,573 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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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YB53 ABO is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YB53 ABO, 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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YB53 ABO is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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