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PE53 ZFN

2003 Nissan Pickup

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,070 mi
Last recorded101,070 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 101,070 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 May 2019 101,068 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear nearside and offside spring bump stops missing

Pass 18 Apr 2018 95,090 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 95,089 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brakes binding (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake linkage excessively corroded and seriously weakened bracket broken (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2017 94,351 miles

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

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

Offside Rear shocker casing corroded

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

general corrosion to chassis and fixings

rear crossmember corroded and had welding repairs offside

Fail 30 Mar 2017 94,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear shocker casing corroded

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

general corrosion to chassis and fixings

rear crossmember corroded and had welding repairs offside

Pass 22 Apr 2016 87,761 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CROSSMEMBER (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

UNDERSIDEE OF VEHICLE IS CORRODED

Fail 19 Apr 2016 87,761 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint BOTH SIDES (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CROSSMEMBER (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

UNDERSIDEE OF VEHICLE IS CORRODED

Pass 15 May 2015 80,922 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust system is corroded

underside of vehicle is corroded in varios places

Fail 15 May 2015 80,922 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust system is corroded

underside of vehicle is corroded in varios places

Pass 25 Jul 2014 75,771 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

Fail 25 Jul 2014 75,771 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

Fail 25 Jul 2013 69,178 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

chassis is corroded

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2013 69,178 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

chassis is corroded

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2012 62,124 miles

exhaust system is corroded

front discs are worn

Fail 6 Aug 2012 62,124 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust system is corroded

front discs are worn

Pass 15 Aug 2011 53,762 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front wheels are stiff when rotated by hand

front discs are worn

underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2010 48,763 miles

exhaust rusting

Pass 7 Aug 2009 43,109 miles

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

front exhaust mounting bracket deteroirating

Fail 7 Aug 2009 43,108 miles

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

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

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

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

front exhaust mounting bracket deteroirating

Pass 18 Aug 2008 37,993 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 31,746 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 24,545 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 24,544 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on edge

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 ZFN 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 58.3%.

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 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 PE53 ZFN, 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 ZFN is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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