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VK03 UZX

2003 Nissan Pickup

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,203 mi
Last recorded132,203 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 UZX
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 132,203 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

all chassis in poor condition

both rear brake back plates corroded

both rear inner wings corroded

both rear shockers corroded

lower rear cab corroded

outer sills corroded

rear spare wheel carrier cross member corroded

under side of vehicle under sealed

Fail 31 Jul 2021 132,202 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

all chassis in poor condition

both rear brake back plates corroded

both rear inner wings corroded

both rear shockers corroded

rear spare wheel carrier cross member corroded

under side of vehicle under sealed

Fail 22 Jan 2021 132,199 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member above spare wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both inner wings corroded

both rear shockers corroded

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all chassis corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2020 131,935 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake drum back plate corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2020 131,934 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake drum back plate corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2019 126,721 miles

Offside Rear Brake Drum Back Plate Corroded And Separated Slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff Input Flange Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Covered In Wax Oil/Sump Oil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wax Oil/Sump Oil Covering Brake Hoses, Brake Pipes And Other Items

Fail 5 Feb 2019 126,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake Drum Back Plate Corroded And Separated Slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff Input Flange Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Covered In Wax Oil/Sump Oil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wax Oil/Sump Oil Covering Brake Hoses, Brake Pipes And Other Items

Pass 9 Feb 2018 121,615 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 116,466 miles

Front suspension appears low and weak (not resting on bump stops) not much clearance

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 116,440 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering malfunctioning drive belt slipping (2.3.3a)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front suspension appears low and weak (not resting on bump stops) not much clearance

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 111,119 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 111,105 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 103,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 103,519 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 91,833 miles

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

exhaust detereated

near side front and off side front brakes binding slightly

Fail 7 Jan 2013 91,822 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 83,686 miles

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

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

upper stop lamp inoperative

Pass 3 Jun 2011 80,391 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 74,860 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 70,071 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)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 70,071 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 66,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 66,505 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 May 2007 57,872 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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VK03 UZX is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VK03 UZX, 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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VK03 UZX is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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