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PE53 ZDN

2003 Nissan Pickup

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

230,117 mi
Last recorded230,117 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 ZDN
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 230,117 miles

Both front tyres wearing edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 220,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 209,875 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 199,300 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

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

Nearside Front Upper 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))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 189,545 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f & o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 177,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 167,481 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 157,355 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 157,262 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 146,156 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 135,475 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 122,535 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 122,137 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 108,939 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 97,044 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 86,026 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 73,606 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 73,490 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 61,270 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 61,123 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 48,986 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)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 36,983 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 28,409 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 20,421 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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PE53 ZDN is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PE53 ZDN, 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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PE53 ZDN is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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