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SW52 DFZ

2003 Nissan Pickup

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

147,997 mi
Last recorded147,997 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW52 DFZ
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 147,997 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing OS&NS rear shocks outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 147,961 miles

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))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 143,899 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 137,532 miles

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 132,274 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 132,274 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 129,505 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 129,505 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 128,606 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 128,591 miles

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 127,301 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 127,286 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 125,278 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 123,571 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 121,119 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 118,313 miles

n/s front brake disc rusty

o/s front brake disc rusty

Fail 22 Jan 2010 118,313 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 114,951 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 110,864 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 94,727 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 94,727 miles

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)

Fail 10 Jan 2006 70,817 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 70,817 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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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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