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AK53 UGM

2003 Nissan Pickup

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,588 mi
Last recorded135,588 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 UGM
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 135,588 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

oil leak from turbo

oil leaks

Fail 5 Nov 2020 135,586 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak x2 (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both too cloudy (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

oil leak from turbo

oil leaks

wiperblades poor

Pass 4 May 2019 127,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 111,527 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 101,108 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 6 Apr 2016 95,142 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2016 95,142 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

under body corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2015 94,806 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 94,806 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 92,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 92,894 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust centre box full of filler on joint

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 90,863 miles

both front brake discs rusting

slight drag both front brakes

Fail 28 Jan 2013 90,863 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front brake discs rusting

slight drag both front brakes

Pass 9 Aug 2011 84,827 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 84,827 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 83,114 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 79,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 79,279 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 72,856 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 65,663 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 56,243 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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AK53 UGM is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK53 UGM, 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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AK53 UGM is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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