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VU53 HLJ

2003 Nissan Pickup

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,854 mi
Last recorded161,854 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 HLJ
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 161,854 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 149,891 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 149,746 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 141,639 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 134,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 134,438 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 125,716 miles

Back box bracket corroded

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 119,093 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 119,087 miles

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

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

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 112,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 97,990 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 97,990 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 87,436 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 64,073 miles

rear reg. plate damaged but still legible

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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VU53 HLJ is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VU53 HLJ, 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 VU53 HLJ registered?

VU53 HLJ is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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