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J11 MCU

2003 Nissan Pickup

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,500 mi
Last recorded128,500 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 MCU
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 128,500 miles

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and front suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all 4 wheel arches and underside undersealed

Pass 5 Oct 2021 127,059 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 125,464 miles

heavily undersealed

Fail 2 Nov 2020 125,464 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

heavily undersealed

Fail 22 Aug 2018 125,410 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2016 119,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

front brakes grabbing slightly

steel wheels fitted to rear at time of test

Fail 2 Jun 2016 119,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

engine oil leak

front brakes grabbing slightly

steel wheels fitted to rear at time of test

Fail 19 Apr 2016 119,551 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens cracked (1.1.A.3e)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

front crossmember/radiator carrier holed and corroded

underside corroded & covered in mud

Pass 15 Apr 2015 109,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2015 109,068 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 100,054 miles

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

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

nearside rear bumper corroding

oil leak front cooler pipes

oil leak on sump

Pass 20 Mar 2014 100,054 miles

nearside rear bumper corroding

oil leak front cooler pipes

oil leak on sump

Pass 4 Apr 2013 97,864 miles

fuel lines rusting

Fail 3 Apr 2013 97,864 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

fuel lines rusting

oil cooler pipes at front leaking

Fail 4 Apr 2012 93,861 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 93,861 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 89,148 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 81,321 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 74,166 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 63,503 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 48,518 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 40,261 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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J11 MCU is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J11 MCU, 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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J11 MCU is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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