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CU03 AVB

2003 Nissan Pickup

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

48,063 mi
Last recorded48,063 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 AVB
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2024 48,063 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside and nearside at various component mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill body mounting area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Tub crossmember/mounting areas across rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding All Wheels!!! (1.2.1 (f))

Axle deformed but serviceable front and rear due to excessive corrosion (5.1.1 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backplate badly corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake back plate. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

front chassis generally corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2023 47,033 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

fuel pipes corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

rear tub corroded/crossmembers

Pass 8 Mar 2022 46,586 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rails and crossmembers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside backplates corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

all suspension components heavily corroded

rear tub corroded at wheel arches .(not prescribed areas)

Pass 8 Jul 2020 45,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box holed (6.1.2 (a))

front suspension corroded, power steering belt sqealing

Fail 17 May 2019 45,352 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Body mounting fixings insecure offside and nearside mountings (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at junction point (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 43,955 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes at ferrules (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion offside and nearside body mounting prescribed areas (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 17 May 2018 43,955 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes at ferrules (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion offside and nearside body mounting prescribed areas (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 41,874 miles

various brake pipes and hose ferrules corroded

various front and rear suspension components and prescribed areas corroded but not excessively weakened

Pass 26 Apr 2016 40,470 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper /lower (2.4.G.1)

Front slight binding front brakes

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides hangers (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear both rear bump stops heavy corrosion

all brack pipes coverd

heavy corrrosion ns /os chassie front to rear deep heavy corrosion han spring mounts both sides

Fail 26 Apr 2016 40,470 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper /lower (2.4.G.1)

Front slight binding front brakes

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides hangers (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear both rear bump stops heavy corrosion

all brack pipes coverd

heavy corrrosion ns /os chassie front to rear deep heavy corrosion han spring mounts both sides

Fail 21 Apr 2016 40,422 miles

Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened adjoining flexi hose going to rear axle (3.6.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 37,866 miles

general underside chassis rails corroded but not excessively weakened

various brake pipe end ferrules corroded

various suspension components and prescribed areas corroded but not excessively weakened

Pass 25 Apr 2014 35,601 miles

slight general corrosion to underside

various rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 33,353 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 31,154 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 29,285 miles

front brakes binding slightly, but not affecting brake test.

Fail 28 Apr 2011 29,285 miles

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

front brakes binding slightly, but not affecting brake test.

Fail 6 Apr 2010 27,370 miles

Nearside Front Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brakes binding slightly but not reading on brake tester.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 27,370 miles

Nearside Front Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brakes binding slightly but not reading on brake tester.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 25,246 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 23,694 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 20,542 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 16,500 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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CU03 AVB 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 CU03 AVB, 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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CU03 AVB is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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