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F950 CAT

2003 Nissan Patrol

Green Diesel 4169cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

198,029 mi
Last recorded198,029 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Patrol89,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF950 CAT
MakeNissan
ModelPatrol
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,169cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 198,029 miles

corrosion throughout underside

Pass 26 Jun 2024 194,916 miles

Corrosion through out underside

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 194,913 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 192,469 miles

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2022 190,018 miles

Central Exhaust system heavily deteriorated

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 190,018 miles

Central Exhaust system heavily deteriorated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 187,339 miles

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

parking brake may require attention

Pass 28 Jan 2020 187,149 miles

Central exhaust box first skin corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front suspension bump stop insecure

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear suspension bump stops missing

front and rear bumpers corroded

handbrake lever has very little reserve travel

Fail 28 Jan 2020 187,149 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust box first skin corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front suspension bump stop insecure

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear suspension bump stops missing

front and rear bumpers corroded

handbrake lever has very little reserve travel

Pass 6 Feb 2019 180,198 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

handbrake may require adjustment

offside rear bumpstop missing

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2018 174,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

rear fuel pipe slight corrosion

Fail 21 Feb 2018 174,602 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all pies to load vavle x3 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

handbrake may require attention

offside rear bump stop missing

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2017 167,224 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 167,222 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL TO STEP... (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL TO STEP... (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 158,634 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 13,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 136,439 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 124,087 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Patrol?

Based on 80,444 MOT tests across 7,979 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
5,185
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
7,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,649
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,823
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 2,270
position lamp(s) not working 2,183
wheel bearing has excessive play 1,961
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F950 CAT is a 2003 Nissan Patrol in Green with a 4,169cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Patrol models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 89,626 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 Patrol fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 6,649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F950 CAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Patrol typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Patrol is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F950 CAT is a 2003 Nissan Patrol, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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