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YY52 RFN

2003 Nissan Pickup

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

149,680 mi
Last recorded149,680 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Pickup83,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 RFN
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2022 149,680 miles

All welding repairs have been covered with under-seal.

general corrosion evident on vehicle chassis/under-body.

Fail 8 Apr 2022 148,958 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security middle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 143,941 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 140,181 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 137,234 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 137,232 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 136,734 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 135,351 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 132,268 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust mountings deteriorated but still supporting exhaust

n/s/f tyre feathered off on inside edge

Fail 12 Feb 2015 132,268 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust mountings deteriorated but still supporting exhaust

n/s/f tyre feathered off on inside edge

Pass 24 Jan 2014 130,054 miles

both front tyres feathering off on the inner edge

Fail 24 Jan 2014 130,054 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres feathering off on the inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2013 124,969 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 119,243 miles

Front Tyres wearing on inner edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2011 119,243 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyres wearing on inner edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2011 106,713 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 95,693 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust mount corroded away, the exhaust is still fully supported

Pass 15 Jan 2009 85,113 miles

front discs are slightly corroded on the inside edge

rear exhaust mount has corroded away, but the system is still fully suported

Pass 21 Jan 2008 73,685 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 61,772 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 48,219 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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YY52 RFN is a 2003 Nissan Pickup in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YY52 RFN, 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 YY52 RFN registered?

YY52 RFN is a 2003 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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