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YN53 DJJ

2003 Nissan Pickup

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

193,111 mi
Last recorded193,111 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 DJJ
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 193,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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))

Please note : Rear lens repair considered temporary

Fail 30 Nov 2023 193,109 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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 30 Nov 2022 175,456 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 175,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 157,526 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

nearside rear lens broken

Fail 9 Dec 2021 157,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

nearside rear lens broken

Pass 3 Dec 2020 140,727 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken but system is still secure

Nearside Rear lamp broken no white light showing

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

alternator belt loose

Fail 2 Dec 2020 140,727 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust bracket broken but system is still secure

Nearside Rear lamp broken no white light showing

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

alternator belt loose

Pass 28 Nov 2019 127,575 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 125,241 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front door step rusty

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.B.2)

corrosion forming on chassis and cab

corrosion forming on suspension components

exhaust rusty, front bracket broken

offside front and both rear tyres tread low

slight play in steering box and linkage

Fail 12 Feb 2018 125,241 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light cluster (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front door step rusty

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.B.2)

corrosion forming on chassis and cab

corrosion forming on suspension components

exhaust rusty, front bracket broken

offside front and both rear tyres tread low

slight play in steering box and linkage

Pass 20 Feb 2017 121,778 miles

Front anti roll bar drop link bushes perished

Front unable to fully inspect brake pads

Offside Front anti roll bar bush worn

Offside Front corrosion forming on door step

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

Offside headlamp beam image poor

Rear shackle bushes perished

Rear unable to check seats and belts

corrosion forming on underside of cab and chassis

exhaust rusty

slight play in steering box/linkage

suspension components rusty

Fail 20 Feb 2017 121,778 miles

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

Front anti roll bar drop link bushes perished

Front unable to fully inspect brake pads

Offside Front anti roll bar bush worn

Offside Front corrosion forming on door step

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

Offside headlamp beam image poor

Rear shackle bushes perished

Rear unable to check seats and belts

corrosion forming on underside of cab and chassis

exhaust rusty

slight play in steering box/linkage

suspension components rusty

Pass 5 Feb 2016 118,610 miles

exhaust system rusty

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Rear brake pipes rusty

corrosion forming on chassis and body structure

Fail 22 Jan 2016 118,602 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Rear brake pipes rusty

corrosion forming on chassis and body structure

exhaust system rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2014 115,690 miles

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

nearside rear light cluster damaged

offside front door step rusty

power steering pump damp

rear brake pipes rusty

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering idler arm

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Fail 12 Nov 2014 115,690 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

nearside rear light cluster damaged

offside front door step rusty

power steering pump damp

rear brake pipes rusty

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering idler arm

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Pass 23 Oct 2013 107,293 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs pitted

nearside rear light cluster damaged

power steering pump damp with oil

rear exhaust metal mount broken

slight side movement in parking brake lever

Fail 23 Oct 2013 107,293 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs pitted

nearside rear light cluster damaged

power steering pump damp with oil

rear exhaust metal mount broken

slight side movement in parking brake lever

Pass 19 Oct 2012 100,911 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust rusty

offside hand brake lever not returning

rear light lense damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2011 92,507 miles

exhaust rusty

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering box

Fail 28 Oct 2011 92,507 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rusty

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering box

Pass 4 Nov 2010 83,538 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 83,538 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

front bumper damaged

front to rear metal reake pipe slightly corroded

slight movement in both front top suspension arm s bushes

slight play in both front wishbones

slight play in steering box

Pass 2 Nov 2009 74,383 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

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

parking brake lever high but still has reserve travel

Pass 3 Nov 2008 60,397 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

slight play in both front wheel bearings

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 26 Sep 2007 50,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 39,104 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges

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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YN53 DJJ is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 YN53 DJJ, 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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YN53 DJJ is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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