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WG53 KGY

2003 Nissan Pickup

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

161,525 mi
Last recorded161,525 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 KGY
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 161,525 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 160,861 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Parts of the chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 160,859 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Parts of the chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 160,074 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 159,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 159,102 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 158,213 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 156,848 miles

Chassis corroded.

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 154,947 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

tail pipe mount broken, system still supported

Pass 25 Sep 2018 152,623 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 149,432 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 26 Sep 2017 149,432 miles

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

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 3 Oct 2016 145,597 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x3 at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 145,597 miles

Brake performance not tested system component leaking (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x3 at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 141,026 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 3 to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2015 141,026 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded 3 to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2014 136,468 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 136,468 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 130,508 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 115,411 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side front tyre showing signs of wearing on inner edges

off side front tyre starting of wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Dec 2011 115,411 miles

near side front tyre showing signs of wearing on inner edges

off side front tyre starting of wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Dec 2010 93,787 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 80,094 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 70,279 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 58,172 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 43,789 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

DEEP CUT IN TREAD OF O/S/R TYRE (NOT SHOWING PLY)

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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WG53 KGY is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 WG53 KGY, 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 WG53 KGY registered?

WG53 KGY is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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