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SJ53 MVW

2003 Nissan Pickup

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,696 mi
Last recorded163,696 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 MVW
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 163,696 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 163,633 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported Bracket where Brake hose joins to Brake pipe at rear crossmemeber (3.6.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 150,223 miles

Front propshaft, rear universal joint slight wear

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 150,223 miles

Front propshaft, rear universal joint slight wear

Pass 11 Feb 2014 138,475 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 131,635 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 127,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 125,905 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 120,700 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 116,123 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 103,457 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 103,412 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 76,401 miles

oil leak from pipe to turbo but not to excess

oil leak from turbo intercooler but not excesive

Fail 13 Sep 2006 76,401 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak from pipe to turbo

oil leak from turbo intercooler

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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SJ53 MVW is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SJ53 MVW, 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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SJ53 MVW is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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