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FV03 ARU

2003 Nissan Pick Up

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,398 mi
Last recorded83,398 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pick Up83,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 ARU
MakeNissan
ModelPick Up
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 83,398 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r static brake pipe rusty

Fail 22 Jul 2010 83,385 miles

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

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

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

nearside front inner cv boot is split

Fail 4 Aug 2009 73,185 miles

Front number plate may soon need replacing due to F starting to look like P

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 73,185 miles

Front number plate may soon need replacing due to F starting to look like P

Pass 3 Mar 2008 58,587 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 58,191 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 48,788 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 48,788 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 31,963 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Pick Up?

Based on 3,381 MOT tests across 252 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,280
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
252
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 210
Brake pipe excessively corroded 170
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Exhaust system not adequately supported 91
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 89
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FV03 ARU is a 2003 Nissan Pick Up in Black 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 Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 83,392 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 Pick Up fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV03 ARU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Pick Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FV03 ARU registered?

FV03 ARU is a 2003 Nissan Pick Up, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is FV03 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV03 ARU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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