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AP53 CTO

2003 Nissan Pickup

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

251,127 mi
Last recorded251,127 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 CTO
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 251,127 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 251,127 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 236,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

all rear brake pipes corroded.

both front anti-roll abr drom link bushes perished.

both front brake pipes corroded.

both rear lower shock bushes perished.

brake fluid below max.

chip in screen zone A smaller than 10mm.

n/s/f tyre worn on out edge.

oil leak from front engine case.

oil leak from intercooler area.

play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

play in steering felt at both front wheels.

slight exhaust blow.

Pass 22 Jan 2013 220,158 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front anti-roll bar drop link bushes cracked.

front prop front uj has play in.

n/s/r tyre has cut in.

rear brake pipes corroded.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Fail 21 Jan 2013 220,158 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front anti-roll bar drop link bushes cracked.

front prop front uj has play in.

n/s/r tyre has cut in.

o/s/r light lens cracked.

rear brake pipes corroded.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 4 Jan 2012 190,963 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 190,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 156,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 156,967 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 124,300 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 86,433 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 86,433 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2007 49,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 49,455 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 37,833 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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AP53 CTO is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 AP53 CTO, 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 AP53 CTO registered?

AP53 CTO is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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