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AP53 BYU

2003 Nissan Terrano

Green Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

117,263 mi
Last recorded117,263 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 BYU
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 117,263 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 112,225 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front lower suspension arm mountings corroded but not currently structural (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside/chassis corroded inc pipes etc

Fail 19 Nov 2018 112,213 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting/chassis rail area corroded, and pulling away (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front lower suspension arm mountings corroded but not currently structural (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside/chassis corroded inc pipes etc

Pass 22 Nov 2017 104,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to rear silencer going (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 104,860 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear links (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure loose (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 93,257 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 83,785 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 73,103 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 73,103 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 64,318 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 54,401 miles

Clutch slave cylinder flexible hose cracked

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Steering lock stop nylon covers worn

Pass 21 Nov 2011 47,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 39,801 miles

exhaust starting to corrode

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

unable to check rear seat belts correctly,seats folded and rear of vehicle full

Pass 26 Oct 2009 31,203 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 27,944 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 25,309 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 21,835 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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AP53 BYU is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Green with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AP53 BYU, 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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AP53 BYU is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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