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YN53 RJU

2003 Nissan Terrano

Yellow Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

51,073 mi
Last recorded51,073 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 RJU
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 51,073 miles

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

vehicle covered in thick underseal

Fail 7 Dec 2018 51,062 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front offside (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

offside front indicator lens missing

vehicle covered in thick underseal

Fail 27 Feb 2018 51,046 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 47,951 miles

Advise that underside of vehicle is heavily corroded.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 43,290 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded To master cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 39,524 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 39,524 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 35,948 miles

Advise that underside of vehicle and inner wings have surface corrosion.

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 35,948 miles

Advise that underside of vehicle and inner wings have surface corrosion.

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 32,221 miles

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

Front to rear brake pipes coated in grease at retaining clips.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 32,221 miles

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

Front to rear brake pipes coated in grease at retaining clips.

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 28,809 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 25,470 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 25,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 20,007 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 17,476 miles

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

Handbrake lever nearly at end of reserve travel.

Pass 22 Nov 2007 14,403 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 10,891 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 10,885 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 75,321 miles

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 RJU is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Yellow with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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