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EX53 NSK

2003 Nissan Pickup

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,541 mi
Last recorded65,541 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 NSK
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 65,541 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front suspension arms and components corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2025 64,226 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 64,180 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 63,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion to most suspension components

Fail 31 May 2024 63,011 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases central rear as marked (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion to most suspension components

Pass 26 Apr 2023 61,442 miles

Heavy surface corrosion to steering and suspension components

Oil feed pipe to transfer box excessively corroded

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 61,439 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Two pipes at brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Heavy surface corrosion to steering and suspension components

Oil feed pipe to transfer box excessively corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Across rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 61,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both brake compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension very rusty

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear suspension very rusty

slight play in steering box

Pass 23 Feb 2022 59,336 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 57,654 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 57,633 miles

Central Rear Brake linkage excessively corroded cable mount (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 55,936 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 53,985 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 53,973 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2018 52,429 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 49,676 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 46,431 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 46,393 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 43,853 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 43,853 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 41,047 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 37,684 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 35,032 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 35,032 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 31,598 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 35,850 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 23,671 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 19,880 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 19,880 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 17,938 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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EX53 NSK is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX53 NSK, 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 EX53 NSK registered?

EX53 NSK is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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The MOT history for EX53 NSK shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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