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YM03 DZA

2003 Nissan Pick Up

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

136,073 mi
Last recorded136,073 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pick Up83,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM03 DZA
MakeNissan
ModelPick Up
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 136,073 miles

offside front sill to floor slight corrosion

rear chassis slight corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2024 135,176 miles

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

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

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

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

rear chassis slight corrosion

rear cross member slight corrosion

Fail 16 Sep 2024 135,176 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear chassis slight corrosion

rear cross member slight corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2023 134,543 miles

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

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

rear chassis and cross members slight corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2022 132,648 miles

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))

nearside and offside chassis rusty

nearside and offside front cross member corroded

offside front sill to floor rusty

Fail 30 Sep 2022 132,648 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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))

nearside and offside chassis rusty

nearside and offside front cross member corroded

offside front sill to floor rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2021 130,686 miles

offside front sill to floor slight corrosion

rear chassis slight corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2020 129,057 miles

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

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

rear chassis slight corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2020 129,057 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

rear chassis slight corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2019 124,742 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps lenses misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 124,742 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at rear spring hanger/cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps lenses misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 119,994 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

heavy corrosion through out chassis

Pass 30 Aug 2017 115,455 miles

brake pipes slight corrosion

nearside tyres on limit

rear chassis corroding

Pass 3 Jun 2016 111,213 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly low in centers

n/s/f d rubber has slight play

n/s/r tyre on limit

rear brake imbalance 20%

Fail 3 Jun 2016 111,213 miles

Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure n/s/r leaf spring (front spring fixing bolt insecure ) (2.4.B.7b)

Registration plate lamp not working n/s/r (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers u/s (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing slightly low in centers

n/s/f d rubber has slight play

n/s/r tyre on limit

rear brake imbalance 20%

Pass 12 May 2015 108,291 miles

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

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 12 May 2015 108,291 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 28 May 2014 104,491 miles

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

front pads slightly low

n/s/f tyre wearing low inner 3/4 area

Fail 27 May 2014 104,491 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front pads slightly low

n/s/f tyre wearing low inner 3/4 area

Pass 11 Oct 2012 95,519 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 95,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 84,707 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 84,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 73,814 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 62,038 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 62,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 50,760 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 50,753 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 46,216 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 37,432 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Pick Up?

Based on 3,381 MOT tests across 252 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,280
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
252
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 210
Brake pipe excessively corroded 170
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Exhaust system not adequately supported 91
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 89
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YM03 DZA is a 2003 Nissan Pick Up in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 83,392 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 Pick Up fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YM03 DZA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Pick Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YM03 DZA is a 2003 Nissan Pick Up, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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