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FX53 AET

2003 Nissan Pickup

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

126,754 mi
Last recorded126,754 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 AET
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 126,754 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front inner wing fractured

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 126,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front inner wing fractured

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 122,588 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 11 Jul 2017 122,568 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

rear silencer deteriorated ..internal pipe collapsed

Pass 19 Jul 2016 118,305 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust is deterioated

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded From master cylinder to first conecting blocks (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear nr load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 114,010 miles

Clutch pedal rubber is missing

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OS front inner wing is fractured 30cm from a mounting point and the power steering reservoir

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jun 2015 114,010 miles

Clutch pedal rubber is missing

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OS front inner wing is fractured 30cm from a mounting point and the power steering reservoir

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Jul 2014 109,344 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipes corroded

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

cut in n/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2014 109,344 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

brake pipes corroded

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

cut in n/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2013 104,632 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust corroded

o/s/r shocker cover corroded

rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2013 104,632 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust corroded

o/s/r shocker cover corroded

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2012 98,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2012 98,846 miles

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

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

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)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2011 95,681 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

brakes tested with tapley meter due to the vehicles transmission type

Fail 1 Jul 2011 95,681 miles

Offside Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

brakes tested with tapley meter due to the vehicles transmission type

Fail 29 Jul 2010 91,191 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2010 91,191 miles

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

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

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

all rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2009 86,951 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 86,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 83,554 miles

Auxillary belt worn and noisy

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 83,554 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Auxillary belt worn and noisy

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 76,271 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 65,988 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 65,988 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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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FX53 AET is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 FX53 AET, 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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FX53 AET is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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