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MX53 SHJ

2003 Nissan Pickup

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

155,515 mi
Last recorded155,515 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 SHJ
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2020 155,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

all suspension components corroded

chassis heavily corroded

nearside and offside rear body mount areas heavily corroded

Pass 1 May 2019 154,847 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight up and down movement (2.2.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all of chassis and supports covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all rear leaf spring bushes cracked and perished

centre stop lamp inoperative

surface corrosion to underbody and components

Fail 30 Apr 2019 154,845 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight up and down movement (2.2.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all of chassis and supports covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all rear leaf spring bushes cracked and perished

centre stop lamp inoperative

surface corrosion to underbody and components

Pass 30 Apr 2018 153,915 miles

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)

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

both headlamp outer lenses deteriorating

extensive underbody welding repairs and extensive underseal covering

high level stop lamp not working

rear leaf spring bushes cracking and perishing all bushes

Pass 21 Apr 2017 153,209 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 153,209 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 151,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

advise both headlamp outer lenses slightly deteriorated

advise slight up and down movement steering column flexing on rubber joint

has had welding repairs underbody extensively covered in underseal making inspection difficult

Fail 16 Apr 2016 151,725 miles

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis next too fuel tank (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

advise both headlamp outer lenses slightly deteriorated

advise slight up and down movement steering column flexing on rubber joint

has had welding repairs underbody extensively covered in underseal making inspection difficult

Pass 1 May 2015 150,027 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear tailpipe bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Fail 25 Apr 2015 149,978 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear tailpipe bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 29 Apr 2014 146,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear shocker in poor condition

vehicle chassis in poor condition

Fail 23 Apr 2014 146,478 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear shocker in poor condition

vehicle chassis in poor condition

Pass 18 Apr 2013 134,523 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 134,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 123,253 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 110,487 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 93,639 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)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 82,688 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 82,685 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 72,811 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 72,795 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 58,907 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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MX53 SHJ is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MX53 SHJ, 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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MX53 SHJ is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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