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BD53 ULL

2003 Nissan Pickup

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,012 mi
Last recorded161,012 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 ULL
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2016 161,012 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator not working n/s rear (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s front (1.8.A.1b)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired o/s rear (1.5.1c)

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

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

Stop lamp not working n/s rear (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s front lower (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s front (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both main chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre and both rear chassis crossmembers (6.1.B.2)

Wheel nut(s) missing o/s front (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 155,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2014 148,101 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 139,575 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

handbrake could do with adjustment

heavy corrossion on main chassis rails

rear axle bump stops broken

Fail 5 Jul 2013 139,563 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

heavy corrossion on main chassis rails

rear axle bump stops broken

Pass 26 Jan 2012 126,563 miles

heavy corrossion on main chassis rails

Fail 24 Jan 2012 126,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

heavy corrossion on main chassis rails

Pass 8 Jan 2011 113,613 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 90,788 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 65,142 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 52,054 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 47,496 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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BD53 ULL is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD53 ULL, 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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BD53 ULL is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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