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YS53 MDK

2003 Nissan Terrano

Black Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

139,438 mi
Last recorded139,438 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 MDK
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 139,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 139,438 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre is perrishing ()

Pass 8 Dec 2016 135,104 miles

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

offside front tyre low inner edge

Fail 8 Dec 2016 135,103 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure both front (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

offside front tyre low inner edge

oil leak

water leak

Pass 10 Dec 2015 127,983 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2015 127,982 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2014 121,887 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust mount broke (exhaust still supported)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 115,631 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 115,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 110,732 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 104,046 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 104,046 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 95,792 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 85,919 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 85,919 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 78,594 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 69,518 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 57,621 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 56,915 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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YS53 MDK is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Black with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YS53 MDK, 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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YS53 MDK is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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