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NG53 SXU

2003 Nissan Pickup

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

209,519 mi
Last recorded209,519 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 SXU
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 209,519 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 9 Mar 2019 209,519 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 206,215 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened both (2.4.A.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 197,635 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 197,620 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 188,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear mounting corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2015 188,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust rear mounting corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2014 176,990 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 176,990 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 6 Dec 2013 166,000 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 166,000 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 154,447 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 141,724 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 129,717 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 115,400 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 102,696 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 102,696 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 84,457 miles

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

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

front steering stop contact pads worn

Fail 5 Dec 2007 84,457 miles

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

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

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

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

front steering stop contact pads worn

Pass 4 Dec 2006 60,460 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 60,460 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering lock stop deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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NG53 SXU is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NG53 SXU, 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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NG53 SXU is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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