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AU03 FNZ

2003 Nissan Pickup

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

180,921 mi
Last recorded180,921 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 FNZ
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 180,921 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 166,415 miles

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

Nearside front tyre perishing

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in centre prop bush

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

Rear bump stops corroding

Rear tyres outer sidewalls rubber worn

Underside of vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2015 166,393 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Nearside front tyre perishing

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in centre prop bush

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

Rear bump stops corroding

Rear tyres outer sidewalls rubber worn

Underside of vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2014 157,607 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Main chassis rails recently painted black

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Underside of vehicle and suspension is corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2014 157,584 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Main chaissis rails recently painted black

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Underside of vehicle and suspension is corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2013 153,277 miles

Front prop rear UJ worn

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

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

Under body chassis corrosion

Fail 7 Mar 2013 153,276 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front prop rear UJ worn

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

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

Under body chassis corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2012 144,219 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 144,216 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 134,000 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 125,748 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 125,730 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Coolant leak

Pass 9 Aug 2008 118,711 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2008 118,711 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 98,858 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 98,858 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Main silencer becomming corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2006 66,307 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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AU03 FNZ is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AU03 FNZ, 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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AU03 FNZ is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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