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ML53 MBX

2003 Nissan Pickup

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,859 mi
Last recorded81,859 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 MBX
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 81,859 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 81,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2024 80,125 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 77,987 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 76,055 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 73,979 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 72,580 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 72,255 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 69,437 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 69,437 miles

Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 66,297 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 66,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 63,472 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 60,816 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 57,009 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 53,435 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 49,349 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 44,583 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 39,669 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 34,811 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 30,200 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 25,813 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 21,510 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 16,482 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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ML53 MBX is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ML53 MBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML53 MBX registered?

ML53 MBX is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is ML53 MBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML53 MBX shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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