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RX53 VXL

2003 Nissan Pickup

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,844 mi
Last recorded105,844 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 VXL
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 105,844 miles

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

chassis corroded, rear spare wheel excessively corroded

various suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2016 105,844 miles

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

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

chassis corroded, rear spare wheel excessively corroded

various suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2016 105,737 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box broken (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

various suspension components corroded

chassis corroded and spare wheel carrier connected to chassis excessively corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2015 96,318 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside front trackrod end has double nut locking in place of split pin

various suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2015 96,238 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside front trackrod end has double nut locking in place of split pin

various suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2013 85,608 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear leaf springs slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2013 85,608 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear leaf springs slightly corroded

Pass 10 May 2012 75,395 miles

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

exhaust rear mounting corroded and broken but exhaust system still well supported

slight lift in both front ball joints

Fail 9 May 2012 75,395 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight lift in both front ball joints

Pass 5 May 2011 70,396 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 61,598 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 61,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 56,951 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 151,364 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 151,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 134,647 miles

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 104,733 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2006 104,733 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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RX53 VXL is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RX53 VXL, 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 RX53 VXL registered?

RX53 VXL is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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