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VE53 FGX

2003 Nissan Pickup

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,456 mi
Last recorded156,456 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 FGX
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 156,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 151,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Sep 2020 151,618 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure Bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Aug 2019 65,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 65,487 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely binding (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering idler (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 146,784 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 146,784 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 139,147 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 132,209 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 127,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 118,928 miles

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

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

both n/s/f and o/s/f steering linkage pivot bushes slight worn

brake pipe from compensator to hose possible corroded as has been coated in a form of sealeant

front number plate cracked

o/s/r brake pipe possible corroded as has been coated in a form of sealeant

Fail 5 Apr 2014 118,876 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

both n/s/f and o/s/f steering linkage pivot bushes slight worn

brake pipe from compensator to hose possible corroded as has been coated in a form of sealeant

front number plate cracked

o/s/r brake pipe possible corroded as has been coated in a form of sealeant

Pass 14 Dec 2012 113,017 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 112,961 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Condition of exhaust backbox-Outer skin/layer

Pass 6 Dec 2011 106,044 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 99,121 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 73,106 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 62,377 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 47,482 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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VE53 FGX is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VE53 FGX, 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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What year was VE53 FGX registered?

VE53 FGX is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is VE53 FGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE53 FGX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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