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FX53 TFU

2003 Nissan Pickup

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,789 mi
Last recorded131,789 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 TFU
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 131,789 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 131,788 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 128,869 miles

Body has slight corrosion chassic (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

chassic covered in thick mud

Fail 29 Nov 2016 128,868 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement load valve (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion chassic (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

chassic covered in thick mud

Pass 10 Dec 2015 126,046 miles

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

gearbox very noisy when driven

Fail 9 Dec 2015 126,046 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis cross member (6.1.B.2)

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged prop shaft has excessive play in central joint (2.4.G.4a)

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

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

gearbox very noisy when driven

Pass 18 Nov 2014 120,883 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 120,883 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 109,684 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 102,960 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 94,500 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 94,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 86,748 miles

Both front brake discs are slightly worn

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 75,007 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 74,937 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 64,192 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 53,176 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 53,176 miles

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 29,140 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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FX53 TFU is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TFU, 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 FX53 TFU registered?

FX53 TFU is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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