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BN53 RNF

2003 Nissan Pickup

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

138,331 mi
Last recorded138,331 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 RNF
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 138,331 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 138,322 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

both door step runners corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2020 131,763 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 131,763 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH FRONTS... (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 126,454 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 123,406 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 121,390 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 118,632 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 118,632 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 104,697 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 91,710 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust system front mount missing

exhaust system rear silencer casing corroding

Fail 13 Aug 2014 91,710 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust system front mount missing

exhaust system rear silencer casing corroding

Pass 14 Aug 2013 80,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust front mount missing but system supported ok

Fail 14 Aug 2013 80,586 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust front mount missing but system supported ok

Pass 30 Aug 2012 72,176 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 64,996 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front number plate slightly damaged but not likely to be missread

tail gate lock mechanism incomplete but secures in closed position

Pass 18 Aug 2011 64,996 miles

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

Oil leak

front number plate slightly damaged but not likely to be missread

tail gate lock mechanism incomplete but secures in closed position

Pass 16 Aug 2010 58,195 miles

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

Rear exhaust securing bracket corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2009 50,594 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 50,594 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 42,090 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 33,804 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 26,153 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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BN53 RNF is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BN53 RNF, 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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BN53 RNF is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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