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YF53 TSZ

2003 Nissan Navara

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

62,585 mi
Last recorded62,585 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 TSZ
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 62,585 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Various (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Center brake lamp covered during time of test

Covers obscuring some components

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

Front bumper loose/ insecure

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Various ()

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Various (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Various (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Tow bar electrcial socket insecure

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play NSF and OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 59,726 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front steering drop arm slight play

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

central brake light covered at time of test

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

prop U J worn

various suspension / steering parts have slight play

Fail 28 Nov 2019 59,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front steering drop arm slight play

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

central brake light covered at time of test

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

various suspension / steering parts have slight play

Pass 22 Nov 2018 56,716 miles

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

Central brake lamp covered at time of test

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

slight play in steering idler

Fail 21 Nov 2018 56,716 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Central brake lamp covered at time of test

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

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

slight play in steering idler

Pass 22 Nov 2017 54,386 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

centre stop lamp masked off at time of test

engine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

steering idler has slight play

Pass 25 Nov 2016 50,941 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

covers obscuring some components

Pass 18 Nov 2015 47,678 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

corrosion setting into chassis

corrosion setting into steel brake pipes

engine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

slight play in both front lower suspension ball joints

slight play in near side front wheel bearing

Pass 25 Nov 2014 43,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2014 43,997 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 40,152 miles

front antiroll bar bush,s pereshed

Fail 11 Nov 2013 40,152 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

front antiroll bar bush,s pereshed

Pass 5 Dec 2012 36,901 miles

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 22 Nov 2011 32,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Dec 2010 28,516 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 24,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Nov 2008 21,315 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 18,596 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 15,385 miles

FRONT DISCS CORRODING ON INNER FACES,NO PITTING.OKAY AT TIME OF TEST

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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YF53 TSZ is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF53 TSZ, 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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YF53 TSZ is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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