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YT03 ZHY

2003 Nissan Terrano

Black Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

131,441 mi
Last recorded131,441 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 ZHY
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 131,441 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 126,062 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 119,714 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 113,884 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 108,633 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 103,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside side step corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside sill starting to corrode

Fail 28 Jul 2021 103,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside side step corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside sill starting to corrode

Pass 27 Aug 2020 97,952 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 93,695 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

general corrosion underneath

Pass 30 Aug 2018 87,013 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 82,404 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 78,195 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

rear exhaust tail pipe rubber split

Fail 19 Aug 2016 78,181 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

rear exhaust tail pipe rubber split

Pass 26 Aug 2015 74,724 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 74,724 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 73,390 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 73,306 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 70,037 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 64,135 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 May 2011 57,419 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 56,244 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 56,244 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 49,959 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 49,959 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 42,519 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 35,497 miles

slight play in steering joints

Pass 5 Mar 2007 28,552 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 28,426 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 20,830 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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YT03 ZHY is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Black with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YT03 ZHY, 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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YT03 ZHY is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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