2004 · 20 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2004 Nissan Terrano MOT pass rate and common faults

377 MOT tests in 2024. 55.4% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time55.4%
Failed or needed repairs44.6%
Typical mileage at test110,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 377 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.8%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.9%
  3. Position lamp: not working6.4%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn5.6%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.3%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.8%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.2%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.2%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
  10. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Body & chassis31.6%
  2. Suspension30.2%
  3. Lights & electrics24.7%
  4. Brakes24.7%
  5. Steering10.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.6%
  7. Seat belts & airbags6.1%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded23.6%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play19.4%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.6%
  4. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced15.4%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2004 Nissan Terrano?

In 2024, 55.4% of 2004 Nissan Terrano cars passed their MOT first time, across 377 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Nissan Terrano?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was body & chassis.

Is the 2004 Nissan Terrano reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).