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FE53 DAO

2003 Nissan Pickup

White Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

145,592 mi
Last recorded145,592 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 DAO
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 145,592 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 142,890 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 20 Oct 2011 142,887 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs slightly worn

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 142,883 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front discs pitted

Pass 29 Apr 2010 128,282 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 128,282 miles

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 1 May 2009 117,183 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 117,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 112,074 miles

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

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

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

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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FE53 DAO is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in White with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FE53 DAO, 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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FE53 DAO is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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