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F280 AAB

2003 Nissan Pao

Green Petrol 937cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

160,812 mi
Last recorded160,812 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pao132,882 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF280 AAB
MakeNissan
ModelPao
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine937cc
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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 160,812 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 159,388 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 159,388 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2023 153,627 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 145,532 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 145,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 140,586 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 140,552 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 139,214 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 139,211 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 135,646 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 135,646 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 135,613 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2012 135,613 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 134,075 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 134,075 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 134,057 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 130,696 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 130,582 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 128,028 miles

back box poor condition--front suspension damping effect geting weak--o/s/front tyre inner edge uneven wear--

Fail 22 Jan 2009 127,988 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 125,977 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 125,977 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2006 117,350 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 117,349 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Nissan Pao?

Based on 1,834 MOT tests across 141 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
2,369
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
141
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67
Steering rack gaiter split 63
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 62
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 56
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 54
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F280 AAB is a 2003 Nissan Pao in Green with a 937cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Pao models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 132,882 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 Pao fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F280 AAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Pao typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Pao is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F280 AAB is a 2003 Nissan Pao, first registered on 2 August 2003.

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