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SW53 HGU

2003 Nissan Pickup

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,382 mi
Last recorded108,382 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 HGU
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 108,382 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 106,394 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near & off side (5.2.6)

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

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 106,392 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Inner Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near & off side (5.2.6)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 101,369 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 101,362 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement both (3.5.1k)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both (3.5.1k)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 96,246 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing all (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 96,243 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing all (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 92,607 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 92,276 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

exhaust deteriorated

front propshaft rear universal joint worn

Pass 29 Nov 2012 90,060 miles

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

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

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

underside of vehicle and pipes sprayed with underseal, still wet & sticky so unable to check proparly

Pass 10 Feb 2011 89,660 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 89,660 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 83,672 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 83,672 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 75,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 65,080 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2006 47,755 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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SW53 HGU is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SW53 HGU, 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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SW53 HGU is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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