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CV03 VNU

2003 Nissan Pickup

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

74,320 mi
Last recorded74,320 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 VNU
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2021 74,320 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired VALVE BRACKET CORRODED (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS SUPPORT BRACKET (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS SUPPORT BRACKET (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced NEAR BODY FIXING,CORRODED (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced NEAR BODY FIXING,CORRODED (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated SMALL PROP, BACK UNIVERSAL JOINT (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective CORRODED OFF (6.1.2 (a))

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN

Pass 1 May 2020 71,617 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2020 71,617 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 68,639 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 68,639 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength TOP SHOCK AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 65,346 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 65,343 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering link (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion body (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 61,121 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)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 61,120 miles

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

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

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 8 Mar 2016 56,713 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 56,712 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 54,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 54,084 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 53,215 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 53,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 47,729 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 40,392 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 37,109 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 35,348 miles

corrosion on rear brake pipes not excessive

o/s/f door hard to close

Fail 23 Feb 2010 35,348 miles

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

corrosion on rear brake pipes not excessive

o/s/f door hard to close

Pass 7 Jan 2009 29,621 miles

o/s/f door hinge pins worn

slight play in front prop rear joint

Fail 5 Jan 2009 29,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

n/s and o/s/f brake pads wearing thin

o/s/f door hinge pins worn

slight play in front prop rear joint

Pass 14 Jun 2007 21,645 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 21,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 16,369 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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CV03 VNU is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 CV03 VNU, 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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CV03 VNU is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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