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NJ53 VAF

2003 Nissan Pickup

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

154,793 mi
Last recorded154,793 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 VAF
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 154,793 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2024 151,242 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 148,268 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2022 145,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 141,356 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play STEERING ARM BUSH (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ENGINE BAY - ABS PUMP TO CHASSIS (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 136,919 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 127,003 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 119,366 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 116,693 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 116,693 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 104,168 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 90,680 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 90,680 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 74,072 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 67,301 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 57,424 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 57,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 47,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 37,997 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 VAF is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 NJ53 VAF, 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 VAF registered?

NJ53 VAF is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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