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FT53 HCG

2004 Nissan Pickup

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,387 mi
Last recorded132,387 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Nissan Pickup80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 HCG
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 132,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 119,616 miles

Oil Leak (engine)

Fail 3 May 2018 119,262 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near spring hanger. (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded two pipes to load sensing valve. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2017 66,207 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 98,015 miles

Front bumper supports corroded

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

Nearside Front body mounting rubber bush deteriorated resulting in movement

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very badly corroded inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front body mounting rubber bush deteriorated resulting in movement

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very badly corroded inner face (3.5.1i)

Oil leak engine ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 31 Aug 2016 97,958 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper supports corroded

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

Nearside Front body mounting rubber bush deteriorated resulting in movement

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very badly corroded inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front body mounting rubber bush deteriorated resulting in movement

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very badly corroded inner face (3.5.1i)

Oil leak engine ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 90,362 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front brake slight binde

Pass 15 Aug 2014 83,906 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 78,146 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Return spring missing from N/S hand brake lever at drum end.

Pass 17 Aug 2012 71,376 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

backbox joint corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2012 71,376 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

backbox joint corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2011 59,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front discs inner faces braking on limited surface

offside rear light lense cracked on outer side

Pass 11 Aug 2011 59,536 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front discs inner faces braking on limited surface

offside rear light lense cracked on outer side

Pass 23 Aug 2010 50,916 miles

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

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

front discs worn and corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2010 50,911 miles

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

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

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

front discs worn and corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2009 39,177 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 39,167 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 31,841 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 27,564 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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FT53 HCG is a 2004 Nissan Pickup in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Pickup models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 80,116 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 FT53 HCG, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Pickup is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FT53 HCG is a 2004 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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