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GU53 HFF

2003 Nissan Pickup

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,575 mi
Last recorded78,575 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 HFF
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 78,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

general age related corrosion throughout body and components

Fail 14 Jan 2026 78,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

general age related corrosion throughout body and components

Pass 17 Jan 2025 73,884 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 73,884 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 70,197 miles

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 70,197 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 69,981 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears, load valve and Outer Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 69,981 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears, load valve and Outer Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 69,399 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 69,399 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 68,276 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear and both pipes on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 67,120 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition hanger broken

Fail 10 Sep 2019 67,119 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

rear exhaust box in poor condition hanger broken

Pass 7 Sep 2018 66,857 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 66,857 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 65,827 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 65,826 miles

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 65,395 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 64,540 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 63,513 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 58,435 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 57,215 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 57,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 51,381 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 43,540 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 36,745 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 29,702 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 22,966 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 15,353 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 15,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GU53 HFF is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU53 HFF, 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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GU53 HFF is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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