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ML53 VUX

2003 Nissan Pickup

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,251 mi
Last recorded146,251 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 VUX
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 146,251 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 146,251 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread bullbar in front of no plate restricting view (6.3.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 144,448 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 144,353 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 143,615 miles

front discs worn

Pass 27 Mar 2013 140,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 131,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 110,588 miles

Both front headlight aims are on the limit

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 89,304 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 88,020 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 83,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 83,448 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 68,418 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 68,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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 VUX is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VUX, 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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ML53 VUX is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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