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YN53 HWG

2003 Nissan Terrano

Grey Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

166,361 mi
Last recorded166,361 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 166,361 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2024 166,361 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 164,189 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 22 Oct 2022 161,550 miles

General corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 23 Oct 2021 158,609 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion all over

rear sills heavily corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2020 155,892 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 152,755 miles

slight exhaust leak

Pass 20 Oct 2018 148,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 145,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Front anti roll wear d bush wearing

Rear exhaust corroded

both rear brake pipes insecure

under body conponents corroding

Fail 25 Oct 2017 145,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

under body conponents corroding

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Front anti roll wear d bush wearing

Offside Rear Inner tyre wall perrished

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

both front tyres wearing

both rear brake pipes insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2016 140,182 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 140,182 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 135,962 miles

front pads getting low

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/ftyre wearing on edges

Fail 4 Jan 2016 135,962 miles

Fuel system component leaking injectors leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front pads getting low

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/ftyre wearing on edges

Pass 9 Dec 2014 130,684 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 123,411 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 123,411 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 115,536 miles

nearside front anti roll bar drop link joint worn

nearside front lower swivel joint boot slightly deteriorated

slight scratches on screen

Pass 13 Dec 2011 114,900 miles

nearside front antiroll bar ball joint slightly worn

rear tyres slightly perished

slight scratching on windscreen

Pass 7 Jan 2011 112,536 miles

battery insecure

both side step rear mounting bolts too short and locking devices ineffective

Fail 6 Jan 2011 112,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery insecure

both side step rear mounting bolts too short and locking devices ineffective

Pass 26 Nov 2009 106,251 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 106,251 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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)

both front windows tinted

Pass 16 Dec 2008 102,135 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 102,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2007 96,823 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 89,410 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 89,410 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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 HWG is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Grey with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YN53 HWG, 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 HWG is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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