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EX53 SZC

2003 Nissan Pickup

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,590 mi
Last recorded171,590 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 171,590 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket loose but still secure

free play detected at steering wheel

front registration plate damaged

metal brake pipes to rear brakes and load sensing valve corroded

play in steering column

Fail 13 May 2017 171,580 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing stud broken (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

exhaust bracket loose but still secure

free play detected at steering wheel

front registration plate damaged

metal brake pipes to rear brakes and load sensing valve corroded

play in steering column

Fail 14 Jan 2017 171,561 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery warning light on dash

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Slight free play in steering wheel joints

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2016 164,200 miles

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

battery clamp missing

battery light on

both headlamps deteriorated giving poor beam pattern

front brake pads wearing very thin

metal brake pipe to rear very corroded

offside rear brakes binding

slight play in steering joints

Pass 15 Dec 2014 154,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 135,539 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery light on

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 135,539 miles

Battery light on

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 127,670 miles

Rear brake application slightly uneven

battery warning light on dash

centre exhaust support mount deteriorated

front brake disc(s) slightly pitted

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

front number plate slightly damaged

offside rear brake pipe's slightly corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2012 127,663 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake application slightly uneven

battery warning light on dash

centre exhaust support mount deteriorated

front brake disc(s) slightly pitted

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

front number plate slightly damaged

offside rear brake pipe's slightly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2011 118,035 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 102,021 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 102,021 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 95,786 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 95,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 38,917 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 68,955 miles

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

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 SZC 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 62.5%.

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 SZC, 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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EX53 SZC is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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