2002 Nissan Pick UP 2.5L Diesel · WV52 CSZ

This 2002 Nissan Pick Up passed its most recent MOT in May 2024, but you should approach this vehicle with significant caution as it had failed just twelve days earlier. The mechanical history shows a clear worsening trend, particularly regarding the steering and suspension systems. Track rod ends and lower suspension arm ball joints have progressively degraded from minor advisories noting "slight play" in 2022 to failures for "excessive play" and "excessive wear" by 2023 and 2024. Shock absorber bushes have followed a similar pattern, moving from slight wear to excessive wear. The most serious risk is structural corrosion. In the failure on 1 May 2024, the tester recorded that the rear vehicle structure, specifically the cross member above the axle, was corroded to the extent that rigidity was significantly reduced. Although a retest later that month resulted in a pass, the corrosion remained as an advisory, meaning the structural integrity is borderline and could be a major safety issue if it continues to deteriorate. The recorded mileage of 171,456 miles is roughly typical for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging about 7,144 miles per year. This consistent usage suggests the wear on consumables like tyres and suspension is expected, but the severity of the chassis corrosion indicates exposure to harsh conditions rather than simple mechanical fatigue. Brake performance has also been a recurring theme, with imbalances noted as far back as 2022 and 2023 where the system only just met requirements.