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ST03 VEK

2003 Nissan Pickup

Red Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

141,534 mi
Last recorded141,534 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 VEK
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 141,534 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 141,533 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill near spring eye (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 131,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around grommet hole (5.2.6)

brake pedal rubber worn

chassis corroded

welding on chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 31 Jul 2015 116,888 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

brake pedal anti slip worn

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

o/s/f suspension missing

o/s/r tail lamp cracked

rear exhaust mounting missing

Fail 24 Jul 2015 116,888 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal anti slip worn

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

front prop rear joint worn

o/s/f suspension missing

o/s/r tail lamp cracked

rear exhaust mounting missing

Pass 8 Aug 2014 99,782 miles

o/s/r light lens cracked but not flashing white

Fail 4 Aug 2014 99,781 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r light lens cracked but not flashing white

Pass 19 Jan 2013 82,470 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre below limit..

Pass 28 Jan 2012 86,129 miles

Both front brake discs corroded to excess..

Front brakes on ballance limit..(22% imballance)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre near limit..

Fail 21 Jan 2012 86,129 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front brake discs corroded to excess..

Front brakes on ballance limit..(22% imballance)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre near limit..

Pass 29 Jan 2011 77,739 miles

Both front brake discs badly corroded on inside surface..

Rear seat belts not checked-No access!

Slight play in both front wheel bearings..

Spare tyre below limit..

Fail 22 Jan 2011 77,739 miles

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

Both front brake discs badly corroded on inside surface..

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

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

Rear seat belts not checked-No access!

Slight play in both front wheel bearings..

Spare tyre below limit..

Pass 30 Jan 2010 68,952 miles

Both main front to rear brake pipes rusty..

Front brake discs corroded..

Slight play in both front wheel bearings..

Spare tyre near limit..

Fail 30 Jan 2010 68,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Both main front to rear brake pipes rusty..

Front brake discs corroded..

Slight play in both front wheel bearings..

Spare tyre near limit..

Pass 3 Feb 2009 60,795 miles

Offside stop/tail lamp cracked..

Rear exhaust silencer detrioratring..

Fail 24 Jan 2009 60,508 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside stop/tail lamp cracked..

Rear exhaust silencer detrioratring..

Pass 14 Jan 2008 51,611 miles

Front discs have surface corrosion.

Fail 14 Jan 2008 51,611 miles

Front discs have surface corrosion.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 44,325 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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ST03 VEK is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Red with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ST03 VEK, 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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ST03 VEK is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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