2002 · 22 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2002 Nissan Terrano MOT pass rate and common faults

195 MOT tests in 2024. 55.4% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time55.4%
Failed or needed repairs44.6%
Typical mileage at test114,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 195 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases9.7%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.7%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.6%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.1%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.1%
    15 marked dangerous
  6. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.6%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.6%
  8. Position lamp: not working3.6%
  9. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.6%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Body & chassis37.4%
  2. Suspension31.8%
  3. Lights & electrics27.2%
  4. Brakes19.0%
  5. Seat belts & airbags10.8%
  6. Steering9.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.7%
  8. Tyres7.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.4%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play17.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.4%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.8%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. 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 2002 Nissan Terrano?

In 2024, 55.4% of 2002 Nissan Terrano cars passed their MOT first time, across 195 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Nissan Terrano?

The most common failure reasons were exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; 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. The biggest problem area was body & chassis.

Is the 2002 Nissan Terrano reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).