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NJ53 UHT

2003 Nissan Pickup

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,273 mi
Last recorded152,273 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 UHT
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 152,273 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 152,273 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 150,503 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 138,629 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

temporary exhaust repair

Fail 15 Dec 2017 138,628 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

temporary exhaust repair

Fail 9 Dec 2017 138,603 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 127,613 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 127,612 miles

Front registration plate insecure damaged (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and offside (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 92,669 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 92,668 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi split (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded out of flexi, above chassis leg (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded out of top of brake pipe union above chassis leg (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working 1 of 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 105,413 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 105,413 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 95,833 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 95,833 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 88,552 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 79,317 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 69,683 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 60,826 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 52,497 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 43,573 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 33,917 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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NJ53 UHT 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 66.7%.

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 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 NJ53 UHT, 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 NJ53 UHT registered?

NJ53 UHT is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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