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AP53 CSO

2003 Nissan Terrano

Green Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

79,320 mi
Last recorded79,320 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 79,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 79,060 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 78,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened bushes slightly movement (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened bushes slightly movement (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 77,680 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Jan 2022 77,325 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded and covered in underseal, rear to front and also across the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded covered in underseal ()

Fail 19 Jan 2022 77,321 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 3 cuts cords visible, also wearing thin on inner edge, and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded and covered in underseal, rear to front and also across the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded covered in underseal ()

Pass 20 Jan 2021 76,166 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light full of water (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded corroded and covered in under seal ()

underneath covered in under seal

Pass 17 Oct 2019 74,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Oct 2019 74,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Oct 2018 72,295 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 70,098 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 68,118 miles

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

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

Rear seat belts can't be tested

Pass 31 Jul 2015 64,725 miles

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

both front door mirrors slightly damaged

unable to test rear seatbelts

Pass 11 Jun 2014 61,324 miles

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

underbody corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2012 59,520 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 59,517 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 51,277 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 46,046 miles

nearside front drop link very rusty no movement.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 41,332 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 36,232 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 CSO is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Green with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CSO, 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 CSO is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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