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WV53 ELX

2003 Nissan Pickup

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

109,533 mi
Last recorded109,533 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 ELX
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 109,533 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 107,980 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 106,477 miles

under body heavily under sealed

Pass 4 Jul 2023 104,813 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 104,813 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 103,251 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 103,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 101,487 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension components corroded

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 99,454 miles

Corrosion to suspension components

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 97,018 miles

corrosion to all prescribed areas not considered excessive

Pass 8 Aug 2018 95,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 92,677 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Bumper mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 89,099 miles

Rear number plate damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2016 89,098 miles

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

Rear number plate damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2015 85,244 miles

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

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

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

Rear number plate damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2014 81,094 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 81,090 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 76,315 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 70,719 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 67,252 miles

exhaust system badly deteriorated

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 Sep 2010 61,756 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 55,542 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 51,835 miles

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

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

rear number plate slightly damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2007 47,201 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 40,707 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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WV53 ELX is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 WV53 ELX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV53 ELX registered?

WV53 ELX is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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