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VU03 UCS

2003 Nissan Pickup

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,236 mi
Last recorded124,236 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 UCS
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 124,236 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 124,236 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 124,236 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure 2 mounts broken, frpnt and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering idler (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 119,767 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 119,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 108,076 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 108,071 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 96,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2013 91,335 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 80,075 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 69,469 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 69,469 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 58,698 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 18,545 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 88,970 miles

F Both tyreslow from in sides edges

F Brakes pads v low

H Brake just slightly high

Pass 16 Mar 2007 32,577 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 24,820 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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VU03 UCS is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VU03 UCS, 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 VU03 UCS registered?

VU03 UCS is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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