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NH03 UZJ

2003 Nissan Pickup

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

157,528 mi
Last recorded157,528 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH03 UZJ
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 157,528 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears corroded at ends (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 157,527 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears corroded at ends (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 151,592 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 151,585 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2014 140,657 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 95,972 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 129,869 miles

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

UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT BRAKE PIPES DUE TO PROTECTIVE COATING

front discs corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2013 129,866 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front discs corroded

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to protective coating

Fail 14 Nov 2011 120,355 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 120,355 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 111,269 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

parking brake warning light staying illuminated

Fail 24 Nov 2010 111,031 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Both wiper blades split

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Nov 2009 98,696 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 98,383 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 87,272 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 87,272 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 86,156 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

high level brake lamp inop

Pass 17 Sep 2007 78,387 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 78,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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NH03 UZJ is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 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 NH03 UZJ, 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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NH03 UZJ is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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