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DX04 EXL

2003 Nissan Pickup

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

171,021 mi
Last recorded171,021 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 EXL
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 171,021 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 166,230 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 158,312 miles

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

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

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

all chassis corroded

all suspension components corroded/rubbers perished

both front hoses perished

both rear tyres on limit

brake pipes corroded

exhaust slight blow mid section

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r light lens cracked

wipers smeary

Pass 21 Apr 2014 154,544 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 149,867 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 149,867 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 144,243 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 141,673 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 141,673 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 127,540 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 122,546 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 122,545 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 99,191 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 99,107 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 87,521 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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DX04 EXL is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DX04 EXL, 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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DX04 EXL is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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