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AE53 DPY

2003 Nissan Pickup

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,039 mi
Last recorded139,039 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 DPY
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 139,039 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 7 Jun 2016 123,999 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 110,948 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front propshaft rear U/J has excessive play

Pass 6 Jun 2014

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Fail 5 Jun 2014 98,435 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Pass 22 May 2013 85,617 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 21 May 2013 85,602 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 23 May 2012 72,721 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 72,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2011 61,399 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 May 2011 61,396 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Sep 2010 53,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 47,059 miles

O/S/F Inner edge tyre wear

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 38,740 miles

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

front brake pads 70% worn

rear exhaust mount nearly corroded through!

Pass 6 Sep 2007 32,421 miles

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

front brake pads about 60% worn but unable to see properly

Pass 12 Sep 2006 25,509 miles

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

front brake pads about 50% worn

How Reliable is the Nissan Pickup?

Based on 139,472 MOT tests across 10,648 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
6,395
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
10,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,683
brake binding 6,967
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,530
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,217
Exhaust system not adequately supported 3,701
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AE53 DPY is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Pickup models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 83,957 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Pickup fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,683 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE53 DPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Pickup typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Pickup is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE53 DPY is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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