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YM03 DZU

2003 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

117,378 mi
Last recorded117,378 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 DZU
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 May 2017 117,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis corroded/ split (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

fuel pump damp

nearside rear 3rd row seat belt damaged but no seats fitted

offside rear 3rd row seat belt damaged but no seats fitted

offside rear door outer handle stiff

Pass 2 Jun 2016 107,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt 3rd row but seats not fitted (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt 3rd row but seats not fitted (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

fuel pump damp

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 May 2015 99,089 miles

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

fuel pump damp

long travel on parking brake

nearside rear 3rd row seatbelt cut/damaged (seats not fitted at time of test)

offside rear 3rd row seatbelt cut/damaged (seats not fitted at time of test)

power steering pipes damp

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 13 May 2015 99,084 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

fuel pump damp

long travel on parking brake

nearside rear 3rd row seatbelt cut/damaged (seats not fitted at time of test)

offside rear 3rd row seatbelt cut/damaged (seats not fitted at time of test)

power steering pipes damp

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 90,574 miles

fuel pump damp

long travel on parking brake

nearside rear 3rd row seatbelt cut (no seats fitted at time of test)

offside rear 3rd row seatbelt cut (no seats fitted at time of test)

slight cuts offside front tyre

Fail 19 May 2014 90,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight cuts offside front tyre

fuel pump damp

long travel on parking brake

nearside rear 3rd row seatbelt cut (no seats fitted at time of test)

offside rear 3rd row seatbelt cut (no seats fitted at time of test)

Pass 20 May 2013 83,350 miles

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear seatbelt cut no seat fitted

offside rear seatbelt cut no seat fitted

Fail 20 May 2013 83,348 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear seatbelt cut no seat fitted

offside rear seatbelt cut no seat fitted

Pass 28 May 2012 76,218 miles

Air bag light on

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Rear seats not fitted/both o/s and n/s belts cut

Pass 16 May 2011 67,679 miles

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

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

air bag warning light flashing

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/r optional seat, seat belt cut

Fail 16 May 2011 67,678 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag warning light flashing

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/r optional seat, seat belt cut

Pass 24 May 2010 61,446 miles

rear[rearmost] no seats fitted//front roll bar links worn//rear tyres are2-3mm//

Pass 19 May 2009 51,847 miles

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

o/s/r side light lense cracked

Fail 20 May 2008 44,367 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 May 2008 44,367 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 35,756 miles

eng misfire under load

Fail 30 May 2007 35,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

eng misfire under load

Pass 31 May 2006 27,701 miles

rear seat belts in boot badly cut;no seats fitted so belts not testable

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 DZU is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DZU, 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 DZU is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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