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YO53 TXD

2003 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,826 mi
Last recorded148,826 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 TXD
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2026 148,826 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under body undersealed

Pass 5 Sep 2025 146,920 miles

heavily undersealed

Fail 29 Aug 2025 146,908 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced side of fuel tank (6.1.1 (a) (i))

heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Aug 2024 143,764 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 139,794 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 134,296 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2021 132,660 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

vehicle under sealed

Pass 27 Jul 2020 126,722 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

park brake has limited reserve travel

Pass 27 Jul 2019 123,085 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

general under body corrosion

parts of vehicle under sealed

Pass 28 Jul 2018 118,198 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 118,198 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 113,180 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 113,180 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 109,083 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 103,058 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2014 82,275 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 81,338 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 81,338 miles

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 81,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 80,484 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 80,480 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 78,984 miles

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

offside front tyre cut inner side wall

rear tyres aspect ratio

Fail 15 Oct 2010 78,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 75,157 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 75,157 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 69,697 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 63,839 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 55,143 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Navara?

Based on 1,323,173 MOT tests across 129,772 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
8,088
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
129,772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,592
Registration plate lamp not working 21,149
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,951
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17,402
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,057
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YO53 TXD is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 86,842 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 Navara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YO53 TXD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Navara typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Navara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YO53 TXD registered?

YO53 TXD is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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