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YJ53 RGZ

2003 Nissan Terrano

Grey Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

80,955 mi
Last recorded80,955 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 80,955 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 76,200 miles

3rd row seat belts not tested

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

Front Coolant leak ()

Fuel pipe slightly damaged Corroded (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% dirt inside (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inside wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Propshaft universal joint worn front prop rear joint badly worn! ()

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 76,134 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

3rd row seat belts not tested

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

Front Coolant leak ()

Fuel pipe slightly damaged Corroded (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% dirt inside (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inside wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Propshaft universal joint worn front prop rear joint badly worn! ()

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 69,012 miles

fuel tank has a slight leak

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Fail 1 Mar 2017 69,012 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

fuel tank has a slight leak

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 1 Mar 2016 64,540 miles

vehicle has light corrosion underneath

Fail 1 Mar 2016 64,540 miles

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

vehicle has light corrosion underneath

Pass 2 Mar 2015 61,321 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 59,433 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

fuel pipes are slightly corroded at front

vehicle has slight corrosion underneath

Pass 29 Nov 2013 59,433 miles

fuel pipes are slightly corroded at front

vehicle has slight corrosion underneath

Pass 21 Nov 2012 53,371 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 53,371 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 48,302 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 48,302 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 41,016 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 41,016 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 40,625 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2010 40,491 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2009 32,997 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 25,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 25,996 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 19,920 miles

fuel pipe rubbing on steering columb shaft.

Pass 5 Oct 2006 11,755 miles

Oil leak

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 RGZ is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Grey with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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