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MB04 BYF

2004 Nissan Pickup

Red Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

111,957 mi
Last recorded111,957 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Nissan Pickup80,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 BYF
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2024 111,957 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached SNAP (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SILL\COMP (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected BODY\CROSSMEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SILL (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail CENTRE\BUSH (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture TO FRONT X2 (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected BODY\SUPPORT\CROSSMEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front SPOT\INOP

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 111,015 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2\CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CROSSMEMBER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

LEAK\SILENCER

Nearside Front SPOT\INOP

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 111,013 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture AT UNIBLOK IN ARCH X4 (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CROSSMEMBER\RAD\SUPPORT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front SPOT\INOP

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FRONT X2 CORRODED\POOR (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 110,277 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 109,336 miles

welding repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 25 Jan 2021 109,302 miles

Emission control equipment obviously modified air temp sensor no longer in induction system (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 106,995 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 106,975 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 102,886 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 102,827 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached BUSH (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side AND GRAB (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side AND GRAB (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired SILL (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired COMPLETE SILL (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 99,806 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 99,583 miles

rear brake binding BOTH (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACKBOX HOLED (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded AS MARKED (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel HB (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both NIL SIEZED PIVOTS (3.7.B.6a)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint 1st SHAFT REAR COUPLING (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 95,904 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 91,115 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 89,422 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 89,422 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 85,354 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 80,623 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 74,706 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 74,703 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 67,227 miles

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 8 Mar 2011 67,224 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 15 Mar 2010 59,857 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 59,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 51,737 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 51,737 miles

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

brake pipes corroded... play in steering... exhaust brace damaged..

Pass 14 Mar 2008 48,201 miles

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

slight play in steering idler bushs

Fail 12 Mar 2008 48,201 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

slight play in steering idler bushs

Pass 5 Mar 2007 39,850 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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MB04 BYF is a 2004 Nissan Pickup in Red with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Pickup models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 80,116 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 MB04 BYF, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Pickup is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MB04 BYF is a 2004 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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