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YJ53 RGU

2003 Nissan Terrano

Grey Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,045 mi
Last recorded139,045 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 RGU
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 139,045 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 127,328 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2016 117,494 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 102,630 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 102,630 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 87,906 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 86,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f seat belt clasp cover missing

Pass 18 Oct 2012 81,174 miles

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

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

n/s/f seat belt clasp cover missing

Fail 10 Oct 2012 81,168 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

n/s/f seat belt clasp cover missing

Pass 20 Oct 2011 77,229 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 77,229 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 67,774 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 67,774 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 58,513 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 46,095 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 33,727 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 33,723 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 18,872 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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YJ53 RGU is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Grey with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YJ53 RGU, 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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YJ53 RGU is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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