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VU53 WCM

2003 Nissan Pickup

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,917 mi
Last recorded187,917 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 WCM
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2017 187,917 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Fuel tank insecure support crossmember corroded (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play n/s idler (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 184,393 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion and holes outside prescribed areas

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also sat on cross member unsupported (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Serious oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2016 184,366 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect suspect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion and holes outside prescribed areas

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also sat on cross member unsupported (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Serious oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2015 179,742 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle very muddy making proper inspection difficult

oil leak

oil well below minimum level (not on dipstick)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 179,731 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock, chassis / chassis cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle very muddy making proper inspection difficult

oil leak

oil well below minimum level (not on dipstick)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 173,527 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 173,525 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 165,089 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 156,084 miles

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

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

all steel brake pipes have been covered with grease

exhaust heat shield insecure front pipe

exhaust mount to gear box insecure on exhaust

Pass 22 Jul 2011 138,372 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 125,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 109,532 miles

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

both rear spring rear eye bushes worn

n/s headlamp aim on low limit

Pass 9 Jan 2008 26,624 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 69,594 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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VU53 WCM is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in White 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 WCM, 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 WCM registered?

VU53 WCM is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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