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VK03 VBP

2003 Nissan Pickup

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

84,776 mi
Last recorded84,776 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 84,776 miles

underside of vehicle very dirty and badly corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2018 84,776 miles

Brake performance not tested brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to load valve (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

underside of vehicle very dirty and corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2017 80,923 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.B.1a)

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired both rear (2.4.B.1c)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 80,923 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe broken (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre pipe broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage wing /front bumper damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate bulbs very dim (1.1.C.1e)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate support plate bent/broken (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.B.1a)

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired both rear (2.4.B.1c)

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

front bumper loose

Pass 20 Jul 2016 76,884 miles

Exhaust blow from centre section

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in steering idler

vehicle very dirty underneath

Fail 19 Jul 2016 76,884 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust blow from centre section

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in steering idler

vehicle very dirty underneath

Pass 17 Jul 2015 72,882 miles

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

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

body damage to n/s/f bumper /grill /wheel arch cover all loose

Fail 16 Jul 2015 72,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

body damage to n/s/f bumper /grill /wheel arch cover all loose

Pass 18 Jul 2014 69,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front anti roll bar D rubbers slight play

damage on nearside front of vehicle

slight lift in nearside front bottom ball joint

slight play in front prop shaft rear UJ

Fail 16 Jul 2014 69,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both front anti roll bar D rubbers slight play

damage on nearside front of vehicle

slight lift in nearside front bottom ball joint

slight play in front prop shaft rear UJ

Pass 19 Jul 2013 65,365 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 65,365 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front prop shaft rear UJ excessivly worn

offside rear brake binding excessivly

Pass 17 Jul 2012 61,296 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

all front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2012 61,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

all front to rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust hanging brackets broken

Pass 12 Jul 2011 57,515 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 57,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 54,316 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 54,316 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 52,318 miles

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)

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

both front tyres cracked

both front wiper blades split

n/s/r light unit cracked

o/s/r tyre has small cuts on outer side wall

Pass 12 Jun 2008 50,738 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 1 Jun 2007 48,032 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 38,100 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2006 38,100 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

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 VBP is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 VBP, 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 VBP is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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