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VE53 KJO

2004 Nissan Pickup

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

210,148 mi
Last recorded210,148 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan Pickup80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 KJO
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 210,148 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 210,134 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play idler bush (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 194,652 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 194,641 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Slight play from nearside steering idler

Pass 10 Apr 2024 180,313 miles

Nearside Steering idler worn

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Webbing damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 179,784 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering idler worn

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Webbing damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 161,814 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security fuel tank support (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 147,327 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 147,316 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 132,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 132,836 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 123,466 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 113,386 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 104,156 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 104,148 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 95,097 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play offside/nearside (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 6 Feb 2016 87,412 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 87,412 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped across axle (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 78,742 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

hi level stop lamp inop

Pass 3 Mar 2014 74,464 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 74,464 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 64,466 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 50,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Towbar locking device slightly damaged (6.6.3b)

front exhaust mount broken but exhaust still adequately supported

rear silencer condition

temporary repair on exhaust tail pipe mount

Pass 25 Aug 2011 48,086 miles

Temporary fix on front exhaust mount

Temporary fix on rear exhaust mount

Pass 23 Sep 2010 44,470 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 35,569 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 29,242 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 22,971 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 20,734 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 KJO is a 2004 Nissan Pickup in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Pickup models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 80,116 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 KJO, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Pickup is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VE53 KJO is a 2004 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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