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AO53 VTY

2003 Nissan Terrano

Gold Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,203 mi
Last recorded127,203 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 VTY
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 127,203 miles

Front chassis slightly corroded

small crack in screen

Pass 22 Sep 2017 116,490 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 116,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 103,280 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2016 103,278 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded osf chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded close to towbar mount (6.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2015 88,009 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 88,009 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 73,456 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 73,456 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 59,038 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 57,904 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 57,896 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 51,839 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 44,628 miles

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

chassis surface corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2010 44,629 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

chassis surface corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2010 44,043 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 37,342 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 31,751 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 27,011 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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AO53 VTY is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Gold with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AO53 VTY, 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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AO53 VTY is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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