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CX52 RAU

2003 Nissan Pickup

Red Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

184,090 mi
Last recorded184,090 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 RAU
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 184,090 miles

**STRONG ADVISE** Offside rear brake flexi hose ferrule corroded

All rear brake pipe ferrules corroded

All rear leaf spring shackle bushes slightly deteriorated

Both front headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Both front upper suspension arm ball joint gaiters perished

General underside of vehicle corroded

Nearside front anti-roll bar drop link bushes worn

Nearside rear light cluster damaged

Offside front headlamp mounts / brackets broken but has had repair made and is secure

Offside rear number plate light not working

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Various slight oil leaks

Fail 7 Aug 2018 183,410 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear silencer / tailpipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Brake pipe / flexi hose mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring shackle bush mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All rear brake pipe ferrules corroded

All rear leaf spring shackle bushes deteriorating

Both front headlamp lenses deteriorating

Both front upper suspension arm ball joint gaiters perished

General underside of vehicle corroded

Nearside front anti-roll bar drop link bushes worn

Nearside rear light cluster damaged

Offside front headlamp mounts / brackets broken but has had repair made and is secure

Offside rear brake flexi hose ferrule corroded **STRONG ADVISE**

Offside rear leaf spring shackle bush mount prescribed area corroded

Offside rear number plate light not working

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Spare wheel missing

Various slight oil leaks

Pass 9 Mar 2017 160,507 miles

All front ball joint gaiters deteriorating

Both rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

Front antiroll bar centre bushes worn

Nearside rear shock absorber weeping

Rear brakes have a slight bind when rotated by hand

Rear part of chassis corroding

Various oil leaks

both front shock lower bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Mar 2017 160,507 miles

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

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

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

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

All front ball joint gaiters deteriorating

Both rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

Front antiroll bar centre bushes worn

Nearside rear shock absorber weeping

Rear brakes have a slight bind when rotated by hand

Rear part of chassis corroding

Various oil leaks

Pass 30 Mar 2016 148,274 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

exhurst system corroded

n/s/f tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 14 Mar 2016 148,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

exhurst system corroded

n/s/f tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 15 Jul 2014 130,729 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

both rear shock absorber covers corroding

Fail 2 Jul 2014 130,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

both rear shock absorber covers corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2013 124,279 miles

nearside and offside rear shockabsorber casing corroded and loose

nearside rear leaf spring front bush slightly worn

Pass 12 Jul 2012 114,755 miles

slight play in offside front wheelbearing

Fail 28 Jul 2011 105,818 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

rear shock absorbers noisy

Pass 28 Jul 2011 105,818 miles

rear shock absorbers noisy

Pass 29 Jul 2010 96,973 miles

brake pedal anti-slip worn

Fail 27 Jul 2010 96,973 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake pedal anti-slip worn

Pass 1 Apr 2009 88,434 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 88,434 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 73,498 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 58,587 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 53,050 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 47,259 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 47,259 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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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CX52 RAU is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Red with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CX52 RAU, 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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CX52 RAU is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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