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VN03 DXF

2003 Nissan Pickup

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

99,798 mi
Last recorded99,798 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 DXF
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 99,798 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 99,797 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle in such a condition it is seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail both (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Apr 2023 99,789 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Multiple holes on inner and outer part of chassis marked in chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced also part of chassis for tub mounting. Marked in chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Also showing signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp N/S and O/S (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 98,328 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Handle for tailgate loose, but unlikely to come detached and still functions as intended

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/80/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/80/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear bed mounting areas corroded but not excessive

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear, including mountings for fuel tank and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 95,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

chassis corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2021 95,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

chassis corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2020 90,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play front steering linkages (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust clamp snapped, system still secure

Fail 7 Jan 2020 90,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg by shock absorber mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play front steering linkages (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust clamp snapped, system still secure

Pass 7 Jan 2019 85,364 miles

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

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S N/S Cross member corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 85,364 miles

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

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S N/S Cross member corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 81,347 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes at brake load valve. (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded supply pipe to rear flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis cross member (6.1.B.2)

deterioration in brake load sensing valve bracket.

rear registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

slight deterioration in exhaust system.

Fail 8 Jan 2018 81,347 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes at brake load valve. (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded supply pipe to rear flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis cross member (6.1.B.2)

deterioration in brake load sensing valve bracket.

rear registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

slight deterioration in exhaust system.

Pass 9 Jan 2017 79,000 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded supply line to rear brake flexible hose. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Rear registration plate damaged.

corrosion in rear chassis cross member.

rear brake load valve mounting bracket is corroded

slight deterioration in exhaust system.

Pass 11 Jan 2016 75,565 miles

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

deterioration in rear exhaust unit

rear brake load valve mounting bracket is corroded

rear seat belt missing

slight deterioration in rear number plate

Fail 6 Jan 2016 75,565 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

deterioration in rear exhaust unit

slight deterioration in rear number plate

Pass 16 Dec 2014 72,295 miles

Deterioration to the exhaust system

N/S/R seat belt missing

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

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

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 72,293 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Deterioration to the exhaust system

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

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 67,489 miles

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

slight damage on n/s rear side facing seat belt strap

slight damage on rear number plate

slight deterioration in exhaust system

Fail 6 Jan 2014 67,489 miles

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

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

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

slight damage on rear number plate

slight deterioration in exhaust system

Pass 9 Jan 2013 63,953 miles

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

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

deterioration in exhaust system

n/s rear side facing seat belt strap damaged

slight damage on rear number plate

Fail 8 Jan 2013 63,953 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

deterioration in exhaust system

n/s rear side facing seat belt strap damaged

slight binding on n/s front brake

slight damage on rear number plate

Pass 19 Dec 2011 60,165 miles

Both front tyres worn on outside edges

Pass 6 Jan 2011 57,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 52,018 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 45,649 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 45,649 miles

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

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

deterioration on rear exhaust bracket

Pass 4 Jan 2008 37,580 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 29,621 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 21,842 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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VN03 DXF is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 VN03 DXF, 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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VN03 DXF is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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