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AP53 JVT

2003 Nissan Terrano

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,917 mi
Last recorded144,917 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 JVT
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 144,917 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 140,373 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 137,146 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 137,146 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 133,097 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 129,651 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 128,779 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 128,779 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 116,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 104,146 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

headlamp aims on lower limits

nearside rear tyre wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm )

slight edge wear offside rear tyre

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in offside steering joints

Fail 11 Mar 2013 104,146 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

headlamp aims on lower limits

nearside rear tyre wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm )

slight dege wear offside front tyre

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in offside steering joints

Pass 12 Mar 2012 92,643 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroding

lower engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

n/s front seat won't/difficult to slide backwards and forwards

Fail 6 Mar 2012 92,565 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

brake warning lamp on

front to rear brake pipe corroding

lower engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

n/s front seat won't/difficult to slide backwards and forwards

Pass 8 Mar 2011 80,742 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front drive shaft/c.v boots split

front to rear brake pipe corroding

hand brake travel high

slight play across steering joints ( drag link etc )

smell of diesel under bonnet ( suspect pos' return pipes )

Fail 8 Mar 2011 80,742 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front drive shaft/c.v boots split

engine oil level low

front to rear brake pipe corroding

hand brake travel high

inner edge worn at o/s front tyre ( @ limit ) recom replacement and wheel allignment check ))

slight play across steering joints ( drag link etc )

smell of diesel under bonnet ( suspect pos' return pipes )

Pass 7 Jan 2010 65,112 miles

clutch feels stiff

front to rear brake pipe and fuel line corrosion

slight deterioration at o/s and n/s outer c.v boots

slight play at steering joints drag links etc

Pass 8 Jan 2009 52,155 miles

"imbalance" at front brakes ( on release )

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

headlamp aims low on limits

Pass 2 Jan 2008 40,281 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 28,691 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 28,015 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 JVT is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JVT, 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 JVT is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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