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FP53 MBY

2003 Nissan Pickup

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

134,554 mi
Last recorded134,554 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 MBY
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2024 134,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings missing such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings missing such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 133,462 miles

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

REAR CROSS MEMBER PLATE CORRODED

Fail 27 Feb 2023 133,462 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

REAR CROSS MEMBER PLATE CORRODED

Pass 16 Feb 2022 130,650 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 130,644 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2021 130,256 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 130,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2020 129,989 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 129,985 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 129,443 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 128,923 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 128,391 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlight lens deteriated (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch front (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion x member above rear axle (6.1.A.1)

Rear shock absorbers outer cover deteriated

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 12 Feb 2016 126,810 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2016 126,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2015 124,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 124,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

front propshaft missing

Pass 11 Jun 2014 123,089 miles

Front exhaust pipe has a fractured bracket mounting.

Front number plate has slight damage & a temporary repair.

Fail 11 Jun 2014 123,089 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front exhaust pipe has a fractured bracket mounting.

Front number plate has slight damage & a temporary repair.

Fail 29 May 2013 108,606 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 108,606 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 101,029 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 100,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 38,723 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 38,723 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 87,322 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 81,976 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 35,036 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 55,312 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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FP53 MBY is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 FP53 MBY, 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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FP53 MBY is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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