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FV03 ZRU

2003 Nissan Pickup

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

166,150 mi
Last recorded166,150 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 ZRU
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 166,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2017 155,262 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 155,262 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2015 146,448 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

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

rear belts frayed

some corrosion to brake pipes

some corrosion to underside

Fail 27 Oct 2015 146,429 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear seat belts frayed

some corrosion to brake pipes

underside and chasis corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2014 141,179 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 141,179 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 135,704 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear tyres scrubbing on edges

Pass 31 Oct 2012 127,965 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 127,965 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 126,945 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 117,200 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 116,731 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 104,907 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 96,348 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 79,745 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 62,116 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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FV03 ZRU is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV03 ZRU, 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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What year was FV03 ZRU registered?

FV03 ZRU is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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