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SE53 RUA

2004 Nissan Pickup

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,411 mi
Last recorded121,411 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Nissan Pickup80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE53 RUA
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 121,411 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive bed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 121,410 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 121,403 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 112,635 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 112,614 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 103,348 miles

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

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

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

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

all underneath covered in underseal

Fail 30 Jan 2023 103,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

all underneath covered in underseal

Pass 28 Jul 2018 102,859 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2018 102,859 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 119,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 108,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed front to rear (7.2.2)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 108,546 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed front to rear (7.2.2)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 98,190 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 62,805 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 73,790 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 68,542 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 54,472 miles

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

offside front tyre getting worn on inner edge!!

Pass 24 Jan 2009 45,985 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 37,080 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 29,586 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 29,586 miles

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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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SE53 RUA is a 2004 Nissan Pickup in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Pickup models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 80,116 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 SE53 RUA, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Pickup is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SE53 RUA is a 2004 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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