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HS03 NTJ

2003 Nissan Pickup

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,286 mi
Last recorded132,286 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 NTJ
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 132,286 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 114,335 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded and worn on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To and from flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Some corrosion to most chassis rails.

Fail 31 May 2018 114,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded and worn on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads appear to be worn low. Further inspection advised. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

O/S/F Head lamp deteriorated producing poor beam image

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To and from flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Some corrosion to most chassis rails.

Pass 8 Jun 2017 105,621 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

high level brake light disconnected

Fail 6 Jun 2017 105,621 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

high level brake light disconnected

Pass 26 May 2015 94,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 26 May 2015 94,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 89,863 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

corrosion on chassis sections

wear on front tyre edges

Fail 29 May 2014 89,863 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

corrosion on chassis sections

wear on front tyre edges

Pass 28 May 2013 82,493 miles

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

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

corrosion on chassis sections

front exhaust bracket corroded and broken

rattle from exhaust and temp repair made to rear

Fail 28 May 2013 82,493 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

corrosion on chassis sections

front exhaust bracket corroded and broken

rattle from exhaust and temp repair made to rear

Pass 30 Mar 2012 74,274 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 73,855 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear tyre pressure look low

Slight imbalance front brakes 12%

Pass 13 Nov 2010 54,145 miles

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

air freshener removed for purpose of test

rear brake imbalance

Pass 16 Sep 2009 44,659 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 44,659 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 37,558 miles

Cenral stop light has a bulb not working

Near side steering idler has some play

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2008 37,558 miles

Cenral stop light has a bulb not working

Near side steering idler has some play

Rear exhaust box corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 29,364 miles

see advisory sheet dated 01/06/2007 test number271812057436

Fail 1 Jun 2007 29,364 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front suspension components corroded

Pass 23 May 2006 20,260 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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HS03 NTJ is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HS03 NTJ, 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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HS03 NTJ is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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