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YN53 HUJ

2003 Nissan Terrano

Grey Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,020 mi
Last recorded143,020 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 HUJ
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 143,020 miles

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

n/s/f steering link has slight play

n/s/f tyre wearing from outer edge

o/s/f steering link has slight play

o/s/f tyre wearing from inner edge

Fail 17 Sep 2012 143,018 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

n/s/f steering link has slight play

n/s/f tyre wearing from outer edge

o/s/f steering link has slight play

o/s/f tyre wearing from inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2011 135,953 miles

Battery insecure

Centre ex mounting broken but system still secure

Play in nearside front hub

Fail 31 Aug 2011 135,944 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Centre ex mounting broken but system still secure

Play in nearside front hub

Pass 15 Sep 2010 124,453 miles

c/l 122259

Fail 6 Sep 2010 124,123 miles

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

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

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

c/l 122259

Pass 17 Sep 2009 107,448 miles

pads look low and are binding slightly.front tyres low on inner edges

Fail 10 Sep 2009 106,926 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

c/l 109303

Pass 15 Sep 2008 82,871 miles

see checklist 25091

Fail 4 Sep 2008 82,091 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

see checklist 25091

Pass 6 Sep 2007 57,237 miles

see checklist 495466

Fail 5 Sep 2007 57,161 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 35,712 miles

c/l 469316

Fail 6 Sep 2006 35,712 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YN53 HUJ is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Grey with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YN53 HUJ, 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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YN53 HUJ is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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