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AM53 DFY

2003 Nissan Pick Up

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,731 mi
Last recorded82,731 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pick Up83,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 DFY
MakeNissan
ModelPick Up
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 82,731 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 82,156 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 82,156 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure hitting brake pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 81,716 miles

Rear exhaust rubber is broken but exhaust is still secure

slight brake bind on the rear

under vehicle has heavily surface corrosion ok at time of test with cat tool

various brake pipes are slightly corroded

various bushes and gaiters are slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Sep 2017 81,713 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load compensator to o\s\r flexi as chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust rubber is broken but exhaust is still secure

slight brake bind on the rear

under vehicle has heavily surface corrosion ok at time of test with cat tool

various brake pipes are slightly corroded

various bushes and gaiters are slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2016 80,858 miles

Deterioration some bushes

Some brake pipes corroded

Surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components chassis etc

Fail 1 Sep 2016 80,855 miles

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

Deterioration some bushes

Some brake pipes corroded

Surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components chassis etc

Pass 10 Sep 2015 79,436 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 78,944 miles

slight corrosion some brake pipes

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 77,163 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 75,774 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 16 Aug 2011 73,898 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 73,895 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 72,347 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 66,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

chassis corrosion in various places

headlight aim is just within tolerances for testing

splits in wiper blades

Pass 20 Aug 2008 59,482 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 59,482 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 51,528 miles

o/s rear brake sticking slightly

How Reliable is the Nissan Pick Up?

Based on 3,381 MOT tests across 252 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,280
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
252
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 210
Brake pipe excessively corroded 170
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Exhaust system not adequately supported 91
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 89
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AM53 DFY is a 2003 Nissan Pick Up in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 83,392 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 Pick Up fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM53 DFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Pick Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AM53 DFY is a 2003 Nissan Pick Up, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is AM53 DFY safe to buy?

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