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AO03 SYE

2003 Nissan Pickup

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

97,276 mi
Last recorded97,276 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 SYE
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 97,276 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR CROSS MEMBER SLIGHT CORROSION. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 97,246 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR CROSS MEMBER SLIGHT CORROSION. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 93,022 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 91,894 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 91,894 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 90,478 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both - corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 90,469 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 87,775 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 82,461 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 80,053 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 79,499 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding & offside (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 78,069 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 76,938 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 76,938 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 72,136 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 72,136 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 66,700 miles

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

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

Propshaft component defective

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 61,371 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 61,371 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 53,773 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 53,773 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 47,507 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 47,507 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 39,458 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 39,458 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2006 31,131 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 31,131 miles
Pass 26 May 2006
Fail 26 May 2006

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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AO03 SYE is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 AO03 SYE, 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 AO03 SYE registered?

AO03 SYE is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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