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SP03 VFR

2003 Nissan Pickup

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,204 mi
Last recorded122,204 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 VFR
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 122,204 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 122,204 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hand brake has excess travel

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

Nearside Rear Outer Valance corroded /holed

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

Offside Rear Outer Valance corroded/holed

Pass 21 Jul 2017 112,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

vehicle chassis has corrosion front to rear inc suspension components

Fail 17 Jul 2017 112,614 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

vehicle chassis has corrosion front to rear inc suspension components

Pass 28 Jul 2016 100,943 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath front and rear inc suspension (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 100,943 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre chassis holed (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath front and rear inc suspension (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 10,083 miles

Rear brake backplates corroded

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

fuel pipes are corroded

tailgate damaged

Fail 25 Jan 2016 10,082 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported to rears and chaffing in places (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill area repaired with self tapping (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement both lever to hubs badly seized (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative AND INSECURE- ROTTED OF REAR AXLE (3.6.E.3)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure towbar socket wiring (1.9.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported support bracket broken (7.1.1)

Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure on axle pivot broken and cables are sieced (3.1.4b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play steering idler bushes badly worn (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear brake backplates corroded

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

fuel pipes are corroded

tailgate damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2013 89,339 miles

Low fuel

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

dirty underbody condition

exhaust in poor condition

front and rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust not inadaquetly supported

nearside rear window catch inop

talegate has damage around handle area

Fail 22 Feb 2013 89,339 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Low fuel

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front and rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust not inadaquetly supported

nearside rear window catch inop

talegate has damage around handle area

Pass 14 Oct 2011 78,219 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 66,060 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 66,060 miles

Nearside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tail lamp assembly has part of the lense broken/missing over indicator. Indicator has orange bulb and is working.

Pass 13 Oct 2009 56,468 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 45,332 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 45,332 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 34,738 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 24,908 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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SP03 VFR is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SP03 VFR, 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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SP03 VFR is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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