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YM03 DZL

2003 Nissan Terrano

Gold Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,434 mi
Last recorded120,434 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 DZL
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 120,434 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 120,389 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 116,070 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

general corrosion under car

Pass 10 Nov 2015 111,064 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 111,063 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 92,021 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 92,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 83,403 miles

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

advise fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2013 83,375 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

advise fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2012 75,115 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 67,373 miles

slight play bearing

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

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

horn tone slight low

oil leaks covers steering unable to tell source

slight corrosion chassis fuel pipes ferruls in wings tow bar & brake pipe

unable to fully check pads discs rear folding seat & tow bar fitment

Fail 1 Jun 2011 67,373 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

oil leaks covers steering unable to tell source

slight corrosion chassis fuel pipes ferruls in wings tow bar & brake pipe

slight play bearing

unable to fully check pads discs rear folding seat & tow bar fitment

Pass 4 Jun 2010 59,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

corrosion chassis ,rear cross member,tow bar area ,fuel pipes, front cross member/frame,wishbones,sill, brake hose pipe ferruls,brake discs,steering & suspension components

n/s headlamp 15 degree cut off slight low

rear tyres worn to limits strongly advise to change

shockers feel slight soft - slight pulling to left on road test

slight chaffing brake pipe head lamp temp repaired advise head lamp adjusters - spade connectors on o/s head lamp bulb slight loose

slight play front bearings slight play steering movement ball joint steering & suspension joints bushes-excessive oil leak -appears slight deterioration brake hose

unable to fully check pads discs brake pipes & hoses

Fail 3 Jun 2010

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion chassis ,rear cross member,tow bar area ,fuel pipes, front cross member/frame,wishbones,sill, brake hose pipe ferruls,brake discs,steering & suspension components

rear tyres worn to limits strongly advise to change

slight play front bearings slight play steering movement ball joint steering & suspension joints bushes-excessive oil leak -appears slight deterioration brake hose

unable to fully check pads discs brake pipes & hoses

Pass 4 Jun 2009 52,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 43,545 miles

slight corrosion brake pipe light corrosion chassi framr slight play front bearing--unable to fully check rear folding seat o/s/r tyre slight worn oil leak unable to tell source of leak

Pass 24 May 2007 34,650 miles

advise pads to check-slight wear n/s/r tyre

Pass 31 May 2006 28,321 miles

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

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

advise pads to check-slight play ball joints

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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YM03 DZL is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Gold with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YM03 DZL, 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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YM03 DZL is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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