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GL53 DAU

2004 Nissan Pickup

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

46,874 mi
Last recorded46,874 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan Pickup80,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 DAU
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 46,874 miles

underneath is very corroded but not holed

Pass 13 May 2025 45,682 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 44,935 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 44,932 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 44,890 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 44,357 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 44,357 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 43,241 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 41,532 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 41,532 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

power steering leak

Pass 10 May 2019 41,348 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 41,347 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 40,377 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 39,878 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2017 39,878 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 38,692 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 38,692 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 36,918 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 36,666 miles

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

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

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)

middle exhaust box deteriorated

rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2012 35,291 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)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 34,423 miles

Both rear tyres on wear limit

Front brake discs corroded

Front brake pads possibly worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 34,423 miles

Both rear tyres on wear limit

Front brake discs corroded

Front brake pads possibly worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 32,768 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 29,134 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 20,970 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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GL53 DAU is a 2004 Nissan Pickup in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Pickup models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 80,116 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 GL53 DAU, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Pickup is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GL53 DAU registered?

GL53 DAU is a 2004 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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