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YN53 PNX

2003 Nissan Pickup

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

134,005 mi
Last recorded134,005 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 PNX
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2025 134,005 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced just in front of rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x6 areas expanding foam has been heavily used (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x6 areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working all (3.5 (a))

low oil pressure light flickering

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

binding at nearside rear wheel

brake discs corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside front lower ball joint is worn

offside wiper split

only 2 rear seatbelts fitted

various additional lighting fitted

vehicle underside,underside components and chassis corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2024 133,964 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 127,703 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 124,608 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 124,608 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 124,229 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2020 124,222 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust snapped at front (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 123,750 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 123,742 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 123,235 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 123,235 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner chassi (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts touching exhaust (3.6.B.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 122,960 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 122,960 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 122,375 miles

car is navara system will not allow change

Fail 8 Dec 2015 122,366 miles

Front Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement lot of slack in near side rear cable (3.5.1k)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2015 122,178 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 122,178 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 120,800 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 115,965 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 100,695 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 104,985 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 104,930 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 96,008 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 89,056 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 78,355 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 61,268 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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YN53 PNX is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 PNX, 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 PNX is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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