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LS53 AXM

2003 Nissan Pickup

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

139,223 mi
Last recorded139,223 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 AXM
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 139,223 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lamp has slight damage

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides at front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 139,223 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major leak no smoke at tail pipe (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lamp has slight damage

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides at front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 133,810 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 127,621 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 127,621 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 127,611 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 123,505 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear parking brake binding slightly and low effort

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 117,334 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside hand brake slightly low effort and bindingslightly

Pass 1 Nov 2019 112,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 103,976 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rear brakes have slight imbalance

rear seat belts not tested no rear seats fitted at time of test

slightly low effort offside rear foot and hand brake

Pass 9 Oct 2017 95,350 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel arm stiff (3.1.6b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 88,317 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 88,317 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 81,266 miles

exhaust front hanger/bracket broken.

Fail 12 Oct 2015 81,224 miles

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

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

exhaust front hanger/bracket broken.

Pass 28 Oct 2014 76,404 miles

Centre and rear exhaust brackets broken but system still adequetly supported

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 76,404 miles

Centre and rear exhaust brackets broken but system still adequetly supported

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 70,056 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear exhaust suspension bracket broken but system fully supported.

Pass 1 Nov 2012 136,357 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 56,539 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 49,995 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 40,011 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 32,446 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 32,446 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

advise slightly deterated nearside front outer tyre wall

Pass 23 Oct 2007 25,120 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 18,537 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 18,537 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise nearside mirror broken

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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LS53 AXM is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LS53 AXM, 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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LS53 AXM is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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