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AE53 FNK

2003 Nissan Pickup

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

51,171 mi
Last recorded51,171 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 FNK
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 51,171 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 51,096 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 50,425 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 49,969 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 49,486 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 48,550 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 48,550 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 47,526 miles

Nearside Front Top arm has slight play on inner mount (rubber bush)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 46,480 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 46,480 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 45,482 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 44,227 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 May 2015 43,248 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 42,107 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 41,100 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2012 40,094 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2011 37,203 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 35,241 miles

all four tyres have perished sidewalls,only just acceptable

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 5 May 2009 31,202 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2008 27,825 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Wipers just clear.All tyres are slightly perished.

Pass 16 May 2007 19,544 miles

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 FNK is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FNK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE53 FNK registered?

AE53 FNK is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AE53 FNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 FNK shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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