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AU03 HWZ

2003 Nissan Pickup

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,402 mi
Last recorded126,402 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 126,402 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 126,395 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake hose (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Aug 2015 126,389 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake hose (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2014 106,495 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 106,491 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 100,902 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 96,865 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 95,086 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 89,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhuast clamps deteriated but still support exhuast

offside rear bumper damaged/bent

Pass 29 Apr 2010 89,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhuast clamps deteriated but still support exhuast

offside rear bumper damaged/bent

Pass 30 Apr 2009 80,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front wheel arch trim loose

Fail 30 Apr 2009 80,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front wheel arch trim loose

Pass 30 Apr 2008 65,710 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 44,564 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 32,488 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 32,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 HWZ is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HWZ, 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 AU03 HWZ registered?

AU03 HWZ is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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