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YM53 KPZ

2003 Nissan Pickup

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

167,484 mi
Last recorded167,484 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 KPZ
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 167,484 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 167,484 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 167,042 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 163,645 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 159,532 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 154,484 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 154,484 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 149,569 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

brake servo corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2019 144,568 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged all rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively transfer prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))

brake servo slightly corrored

Pass 17 Jan 2018 138,719 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Propshaft universal joint worn on transfer prop ()

Fail 17 Jan 2018 138,719 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Propshaft universal joint worn on transfer prop ()

Pass 12 Jan 2017 137,059 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 11 Jan 2017 137,059 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Brake performance not tested brake test not done due to pipe leaking (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 18 Jan 2016 135,922 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 134,158 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 130,185 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 129,912 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake servo corroded

exhaust backbox corroded

nsf and osf top arm bushes slight play

osr light cluster broken

Pass 10 Dec 2012 122,850 miles

brake servo starting to corrode

nsr osr and rear centre starting to corrode

Fail 10 Dec 2012 122,850 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake servo starting to corrode

nsr osr and rear centre starting to corrode

Pass 1 Dec 2011 117,159 miles

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

osr light cluster melted not affecting opperation

Fail 1 Dec 2011 117,159 miles

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

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

osr light cluster melted not affecting opperation

Pass 13 Dec 2010 107,131 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 8 Dec 2009 95,931 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 83,075 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 68,750 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 52,151 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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YM53 KPZ 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 YM53 KPZ, 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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YM53 KPZ is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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