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YY03 VBN

2003 Nissan Pickup

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,863 mi
Last recorded166,863 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 VBN
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2023 166,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broke (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 165,032 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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 165,032 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength main chassis (5.3.6 (a) (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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 160,425 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 155,407 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 144,008 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 143,813 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 134,574 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 134,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc corroded on the inner face

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

Offside Front brake disc corroded on the inner face

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 126,595 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 126,594 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 125,003 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 125,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 117,282 miles

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

offside rear lens cluster damaged, but no white light visible to rear

Fail 10 Apr 2014 117,233 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear lens cluster damaged, but no white light visible to rear

Pass 8 Apr 2013 111,681 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 102,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 102,338 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 94,873 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Jun 2010 94,873 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Jun 2009 89,753 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 89,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2008 82,355 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 26 Jun 2007 72,430 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 57,237 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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YY03 VBN is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YY03 VBN, 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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YY03 VBN is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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