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FV53 VSJ

2003 Nissan Pickup

Red Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,072 mi
Last recorded83,072 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 VSJ
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 83,072 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

general corrosion to front chassis

general corrosion to rear chassis

oil leak

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2015 82,431 miles

Front subframe showing slight corrosion

Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened and offside (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

slight oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2015 82,423 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front subframe showing slight corrosion

Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened and offside (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 75,509 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front wiper blades split at ends

Fail 5 Nov 2014 75,504 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front wiper blades split at ends

Pass 6 Nov 2013 64,879 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 57,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 52,585 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 52,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 49,344 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 46,683 miles

handbrake binding slightly

Fail 19 Jan 2008 42,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 42,502 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 31,516 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FV53 VSJ is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Red with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FV53 VSJ, 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 FV53 VSJ registered?

FV53 VSJ is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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