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WJ53 FCM

2003 Nissan Pickup

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,850 mi
Last recorded117,850 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 FCM
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 117,850 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

windscreen damaged

Fail 22 Jan 2020 117,839 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively os & ns (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded os & ns on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

windscreen damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2018 95,849 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 95,821 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 75,134 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 73,768 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 70,366 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 9 Jan 2015 70,364 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 20 Jan 2014 65,597 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 65,597 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 60,492 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 59,355 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 53,600 miles

exhaust bracket snapped and heat shield loose

slight play in rear prop shaft uj

Fail 27 Sep 2011 53,600 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust bracket snapped and heat shield loose

slight play in rear prop shaft uj

unable to check rear wheel bearings due to brakes binding

Pass 29 Sep 2010 47,899 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 47,856 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 42,604 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 35,982 miles

exhaust backbox skin peeling off but not blowing

Pass 25 Sep 2007 29,281 miles

exhaust rear slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2006 22,808 miles

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

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

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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WJ53 FCM is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WJ53 FCM, 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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WJ53 FCM is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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