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HD53 AMX

2003 Nissan Pickup

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

171,778 mi
Last recorded171,778 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 AMX
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 171,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective UV degradation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Nearside and Offside mounts (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 165,780 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Pumped up to enable brake test (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 165,780 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Pumped up to enable brake test (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 159,393 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced rear x2 heavily corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 159,393 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced rear x2 heavily corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 152,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 145,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective on limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

o/s and n/s/r metal brake pipes corroded

rear and center chassis corroded, o/s chassis corroded could not see due to fuel tank location

towbar mounting corroded within 30cm of towbar

Fail 18 Aug 2020 145,226 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective on limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

o/s and n/s/r metal brake pipes corroded

rear and center chassis corroded, o/s chassis corroded could not see due to fuel tank location

towbar mounting corroded within 30cm of towbar

Pass 20 Aug 2019 137,785 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated on limit. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s, n/s close to limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))

center and rear chassis corroded, could not see all due to fuel tank location.

rear metal brake pipe to load sensing valve and cross axle corroded close to limit.

Fail 8 Aug 2019 137,654 miles

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r chassis and cross member (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated on limit. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s, n/s close to limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))

center and rear chassis corroded, could not see all due to fuel tank location.

rear metal brake pipe to load sensing valve and cross axle corroded close to limit.

Pass 15 Aug 2018 130,022 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose Rear support mounting corroded (close to limit) (6.1.3 (a) (i))

n/s/f headlamp deteriorated

o/s and n/s/r chassis corroded, o/s has been welded to a poor standard

o/s and n/s/r metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2018 129,791 miles

Brake relay lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment mount corroded / broken (1.1.15 (f))

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s/f, n/s close to limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))

n/s/f headlamp deteriorated

o/s and n/s/r chassis corroded, o/s has been welded to a poor standard

o/s and n/s/r metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2017 122,067 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 114,434 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 104,532 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 95,398 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 93,524 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 93,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 87,157 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 80,814 miles

High-vis brake light not working

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

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

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 17 Apr 2012 80,811 miles

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

High-vis brake light not working

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

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

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Apr 2011 72,280 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 65,333 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 65,333 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 58,065 miles

Centre stop light not working.

Fail 16 Apr 2009 58,051 miles

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

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

Centre stop light not working.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 48,367 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 35,287 miles

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

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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HD53 AMX is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 HD53 AMX, 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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HD53 AMX is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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