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YF53 VZM

2003 Nissan Navara

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

105,711 mi
Last recorded105,711 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 VZM
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 105,711 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 105,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 104,889 miles

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off held on by cable ties (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear parking brake causing excessive binding due to seized components

Fail 13 Aug 2024 104,859 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off held on by cable ties (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play worn close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake causing excessive binding due to seized components

Pass 13 May 2023 103,877 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 101,663 miles

Chassis starting to corrode

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective And offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 99,785 miles

Chassis starting to corrode

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective And offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 May 2019 94,973 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 86,368 miles

All Tyres cracking in tread

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 86,365 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing Ball joint splitpin (2.4.G.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All Tyres cracking in tread

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 62,858 miles

General Corrosion under Vehicle

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

Slight play steering rack to steering box

Pass 13 Apr 2015 75,380 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 68,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 14 Feb 2014 68,976 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 65,642 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 19 Dec 2011 60,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 52,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 41,552 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 41,552 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 33,660 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 29,769 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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YF53 VZM is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VZM, 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 VZM is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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