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YS53 EJV

2003 Nissan Pickup

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

120,143 mi
Last recorded120,143 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 EJV
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 120,143 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 118,802 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 117,661 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 116,669 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 115,785 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 113,641 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 110,808 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 107,987 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 105,337 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 101,538 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 94,970 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 87,914 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 84,565 miles

brake pipes rusty

play in rear spring hanger bushes

rear silencer rusty

Fail 12 Sep 2013 84,555 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

play in rear spring hanger bushes

rear silencer rusty

brake pipes rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2012 75,691 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 70,179 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 70,179 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 60,982 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 25 Aug 2009 50,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 35,020 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 23,229 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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YS53 EJV is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YS53 EJV, 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 YS53 EJV registered?

YS53 EJV is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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