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CU53 AOD

2003 Nissan Pickup

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

137,113 mi
Last recorded137,113 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 AOD
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 137,113 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 137,113 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 135,041 miles

all repair coverd

damage ns sill

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

nsr osr body mount support heavy corrosion and holed

nsr osr chassie heavy corrosion inner /.outer rails

osf inner arch heavy corrosion

rear floor heavy corrosion

Fail 8 Jan 2014 135,028 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

damage ns sill

nsr osr body mount support heavy corrosion and holed

nsr osr chassie heavy corrosion inner /.outer rails

osf inner arch heavy corrosion

rear floor heavy corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2012 131,998 miles

heavy corrosion ns os chassie

oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2012 131,995 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

heavy corrosion ns os chassie

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2011 117,540 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Chassis corroding.

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 117,533 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Chassis corroding.

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 104,105 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 104,092 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 89,508 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Fail 12 Nov 2009 89,496 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 31 Oct 2008 74,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 61,971 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 61,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Nov 2006 43,550 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 43,550 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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CU53 AOD is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 CU53 AOD, 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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CU53 AOD is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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