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EJ53 NKC

2003 Nissan Pickup

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,710 mi
Last recorded153,710 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 NKC
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 153,710 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Also cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak Front axle area ()

Rear number plate is cracked but still readable

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 153,710 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both rear lights damaged but working

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Also cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak Front axle area ()

Rear number plate is cracked but still readable

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 134,351 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front beam images becoming deteriorated due to the headlight lenses

Fail 3 Nov 2015 134,351 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light light cluster cracked (1.2.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front beam images becoming deteriorated due to the headlight lenses

Pass 24 Oct 2014 106,674 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 106,674 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 84,535 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 74,985 miles

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

spare tyre in poor condition

Fail 14 Jun 2013 74,985 miles

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

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

spare tyre in poor condition

Pass 21 Jun 2012 60,447 miles

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

slight play detected in steering system.

Pass 17 Jun 2011 52,308 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2010 43,955 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 38,751 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 32,223 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 25,823 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 18,419 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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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EJ53 NKC is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EJ53 NKC, 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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What year was EJ53 NKC registered?

EJ53 NKC is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 16 December 2003.

Is EJ53 NKC safe to buy?

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