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SY53 MFJ

2003 Nissan Pickup

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,966 mi
Last recorded126,966 miles
Recorded on30 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 MFJ
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2011 126,966 miles

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

front brake discs worn/pitted.

Fail 23 May 2011 126,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

front brake discs worn/pitted.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 113,603 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 113,564 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2008 89,414 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 22 Sep 2008 88,964 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 22 Aug 2007 71,657 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2006 59,358 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 59,358 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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SY53 MFJ is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 SY53 MFJ, 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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SY53 MFJ is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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