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WX53 RCU

2003 Nissan Pickup

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,249 mi
Last recorded132,249 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 RCU
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 132,249 miles

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 131,221 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 130,375 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 129,034 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis legs/ cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 128,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 125,085 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 122,967 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 121,382 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 116,867 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 112,388 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 106,892 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 103,136 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 97,588 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 92,121 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 85,231 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 77,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 77,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 68,639 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

both fronts and n/s/r tyres are perished

clutch pedal rubber split

front brake discs are slightly worn/lipped and corroded

rear service brakes recording 33% imbalance

Fail 23 Jan 2010 68,565 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

both fronts and n/s/r tyres are perished

clutch pedal rubber split

front brake discs are slightly worn/lipped and corroded

rear service brakes recording 33% imbalance

Pass 28 Jan 2009 65,301 miles

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

both fronts and n/s rear tyres are perishing

clutch pedal rubber split

drive belts squeeking

exhaust corroded,outter skin falling off

oil leak,front of engine

rear exhaust clamp/bracket broken

vehicle is a bit smokey but passed emmisions test

Fail 27 Jan 2009 65,301 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

vehicle is a bit smokey but passed emmisions test

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

both fronts and n/s rear tyres are perishing

clutch pedal rubber split

drive belts squeeking

exhaust corroded,outter skin falling off

oil leak,front of engine

rear exhaust clamp/bracket broken

Pass 11 Dec 2007 51,653 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 51,648 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 40,226 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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WX53 RCU is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WX53 RCU, 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 WX53 RCU registered?

WX53 RCU is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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