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VU53 WFG

2003 Nissan Pickup

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,345 mi
Last recorded203,345 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 WFG
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 203,345 miles

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

slight play in both front bearings

some corrosion around rear suspension components

Pass 11 Jun 2018 195,842 miles

Car pulls to left slightly under braking

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play o/s/f and n/s/f (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all rear brake ferrules very corroded

front brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2018 195,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Sharp edges caused by corrosion (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Car pulls to left slightly under braking

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play o/s/f and n/s/f (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all rear brake ferrules very corroded

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 May 2017 185,776 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 May 2017 185,775 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 179,331 miles

Front bumper damaged.

Power steering noisy.

Pass 19 Feb 2015 178,266 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 178,263 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 176,761 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 176,761 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

advise exhaust deteriorated

Fail 20 Dec 2013 176,753 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

advise exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2012 166,300 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 142,584 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 119,397 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 95,996 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 68,660 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 53,772 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 45,802 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 45,802 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 5 Sep 2006 28,940 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 28,940 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 WFG is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU53 WFG, 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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VU53 WFG is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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