MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,997 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing OS&NS rear shocks outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Excessive play in steering idler (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Inner Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Inner crossmember excessively corroded (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Rear crossmember missing (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS and NS tyres wearing close to limit and wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively OS and NS brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS and NS rear tyres wearing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing OS and NS shock absorber covers corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front steering idler arm slight lift /play
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Towbar component slightly damaged wiring socket loose (6.1.6 (a))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear cross member that holds spare wheel (6.1.B.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak lower seal (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s front brake disc rusty
o/s front brake disc rusty
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s front brake disc rusty
o/s front brake disc rusty
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Nissan Pickup?
Based on 139,472 MOT tests across 10,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SW52 DFZ is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 SW52 DFZ, 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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SW52 DFZ is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 13 January 2003.
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