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FY53 ZTP

2003 Nissan Pickup

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

170,119 mi
Last recorded170,119 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 ZTP
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 170,119 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 168,070 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 165,098 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 158,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 158,931 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both front bushes attached to the chassis are excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure Nut missing from pick up tray mount (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 151,093 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 151,093 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 141,963 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Mid chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pick-up body has 3 of 4 mount bolts slightly loose

Fail 5 Oct 2018 141,963 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Mid chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pick-up body has 3 of 4 mount bolts slightly loose

Pass 6 Oct 2017 130,472 miles

Central Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 117,974 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Load comp valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 117,974 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Load comp valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 106,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 106,466 miles

Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 95,329 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 84,826 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 84,826 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 73,778 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 59,799 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 59,799 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 45,903 miles

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 45,903 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 31,134 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 20,438 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 20,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 10,091 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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FY53 ZTP is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 FY53 ZTP, 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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FY53 ZTP is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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