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AD53 TLF

2004 Nissan Primastar

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

201,578 mi
Last recorded201,578 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Nissan Primastar108,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 TLF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 201,578 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 201,578 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 191,079 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 181,871 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 181,871 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Central Rear Upper light not working

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 166,997 miles

NSF track rod slight play

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2016 166,997 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

NSF track rod slight play

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2014 152,306 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs in poor condition

front inner brake pads worn 75%

Fail 23 Dec 2014 152,306 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs in poor condition

front inner brake pads worn 75%

Pass 23 Dec 2013 138,041 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s washers faulty

n/s/r disc back plate corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2013 137,951 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s washers faulty

n/s/r disc back plate corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2013 125,958 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f brake disc pitted

Fail 3 Jan 2013 125,958 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f brake disc pitted

o/s/f tyre worn low and bald on edge

o/s/r tyre bald on edge

Pass 29 Dec 2011 113,823 miles

hazard switch sticking

rear tyres wearing on edges

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Fail 29 Dec 2011 113,820 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

hazard switch sticking

rear tyres wearing on edges

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 17 Dec 2010 101,354 miles

slight play in steering rack ends

unable to see inner brake pads

Fail 16 Dec 2010 101,279 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in steering rack ends

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 6 Jan 2010 87,623 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 6 Jan 2010 87,614 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 5 Jan 2009 74,732 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

very wet on under side (snowing)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 74,732 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing low on edges

very wet on under side (snowing)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 59,995 miles

small dent in n/s/front road wheel rim

Pass 22 Jan 2007 46,383 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Nissan Primastar?

Based on 374,712 MOT tests across 21,329 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
7,838
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
21,329
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,272
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 11,276
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,507
position lamp(s) not working 10,443
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,263
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AD53 TLF is a 2004 Nissan Primastar in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 108,630 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 Primastar fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 23,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD53 TLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primastar typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Nissan Primastar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD53 TLF is a 2004 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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