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YS53 EWJ

2003 Nissan Interstar

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

119,364 mi
Last recorded119,364 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Interstar98,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 EWJ
MakeNissan
ModelInterstar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 119,364 miles

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 119,363 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 117,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 114,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 111,023 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 111,021 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 106,750 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust shield loose front on top of exhaust

rear pads approaching limit

Pass 19 Dec 2019 99,419 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears slightly red (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal cover missing

Fail 19 Dec 2019 99,419 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears slightly red (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal cover missing

Pass 20 Dec 2018 92,466 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

centre brake light

heat shield centre

Pass 2 Dec 2017 86,063 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 85,689 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 76,685 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 76,685 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 73,200 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 67,765 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 61,556 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 61,512 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 56,208 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing when rotated

Fail 1 Nov 2012 56,203 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing when rotated

Pass 4 Nov 2011 503,340 miles

slight movement in o/s front lower b all joint

Pass 17 Nov 2010 44,956 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 38,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 31,171 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 25,658 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 19,963 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

How Reliable is the Nissan Interstar?

Based on 43,912 MOT tests across 2,883 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
7,170
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
2,883
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,076
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,644
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,415
Registration plate lamp not working 1,350
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YS53 EWJ is a 2003 Nissan Interstar in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Interstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 98,672 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Interstar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YS53 EWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Interstar typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Interstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YS53 EWJ is a 2003 Nissan Interstar, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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