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MV53 FMU

2003 Nissan Pickup

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,505 mi
Last recorded100,505 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 FMU
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 100,505 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes perished

Front anti roll bar bushes perished

Front driveshafts worn and noisy

Rear leaf spring and shock bushes perished

Rear propshaft bearing support rubber breaking up

Pass 19 Apr 2021 98,780 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 13 Apr 2021 98,727 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 9 Mar 2020 97,925 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both headlamp beams cloudy

fog light slight discolouration

Fail 9 Mar 2020 97,925 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both headlamp beams cloudy

fog light slight discolouration

Pass 19 Mar 2019 93,520 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle of chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 19 Mar 2019 93,520 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle of chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Feb 2018 81,277 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 81,276 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 66,742 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 66,736 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe leaking main brake pipe corroded (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2016 60,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

spare wheel loose

Fail 14 Jan 2016 60,748 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red reverse light comes on (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp always on (1.2.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

spare wheel loose

Pass 21 Jan 2015 58,397 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 54,528 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 49,760 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 44,558 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 39,927 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 34,888 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 29,893 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 24,614 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 19,770 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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MV53 FMU is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MV53 FMU, 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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What year was MV53 FMU registered?

MV53 FMU is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 9 December 2003.

Is MV53 FMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV53 FMU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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