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AK03 OPT

2003 Nissan Pickup

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

145,000 mi
Last recorded145,000 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 OPT
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 145,000 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 137,223 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 137,223 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 123,660 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 123,659 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 124,321 miles
Pass 24 May 2017

Body has slight corrosion underbody has corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 May 2017

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded bottom sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bottom sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated and broken (6.3.1d)

Body has slight corrosion underbody has corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 May 2016 112,802 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody has corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 102,466 miles

front inner brake pads worn

inner surface of front brake discs corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

mileage read out faulty

Fail 1 Jun 2015 102,466 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front inner brake pads worn

inner surface of front brake discs corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

mileage read out faulty

Pass 28 May 2014 94,418 miles

brake pipes corroded

front brake discs corroded on inside

Pass 29 May 2013 86,936 miles

both brake pipes across rear axle corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at compansator valve

Pass 25 May 2012 79,584 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 71,395 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 71,395 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 63,990 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2009 54,860 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 45,712 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 36,193 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 27,469 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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AK03 OPT is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AK03 OPT, 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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What year was AK03 OPT registered?

AK03 OPT is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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