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FN53 LRO

2003 Nissan Pickup

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

164,119 mi
Last recorded164,119 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 LRO
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2011 164,119 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

Offside rear bump stop missing

Tailgate offside hinge broken closed and secure

Pass 11 Oct 2010 158,153 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear bump stop missing

Offside tailgate hinge broken closed and secure

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 158,153 miles

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

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside front 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)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear bump stop missing

Offside tailgate hinge broken closed and secure

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 149,059 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 149,059 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front tyre perishing

Fail 3 Sep 2008 141,878 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 141,878 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 127,555 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 127,555 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 117,087 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 116,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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FN53 LRO is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 FN53 LRO, 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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FN53 LRO is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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