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AJ04 HMU

2004 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

202,536 mi
Last recorded202,536 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Nissan Primastar108,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 HMU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 202,536 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 198,244 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 194,339 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

coolent leak

oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2016 189,757 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly split

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 189,755 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed engine bay (1.9.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly split

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 189,662 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air-bag warning (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 185,002 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

OSF tyre inner sidewall soaked in diesel making structure soft,no section on this item/fault as a failure item so pass and STRONGLY advise

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2015 185,002 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

OSF tyre inner sidewall soaked in diesel making structure soft,no section on this item/fault as a failure item so pass and STRONGLY advise

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2014 178,349 miles

front discs lipped

nsf and osf fog lamps broken

oil leaks

play in steering column top mount

pre heat warning lamp lit

rear brake pads worn low

slight play in osf antiroll bar link

Fail 11 Jan 2014 178,347 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

front discs lipped

nsf and osf fog lamps broken

oil leaks

play in steering column top mount

pre heat warning lamp lit

rear brake pads worn low

slight play in osf antiroll bar link

Pass 23 Nov 2012 170,348 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

air bag light on

warning lights on dash

Pass 25 Nov 2011 159,900 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

can not see brake pads

dash warning light on

nearside front fog light len broken

offside front fog light not working and lens broken

Fail 19 Nov 2011 159,699 miles

Offside Front Additional braking device contaminated (3.6.I.1)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

can not see brake pads

dash warning light on

nearside front fog light len broken

noises comeing from front area when brakeing

offside front fog light not working and lens broken

Pass 30 Nov 2010 148,663 miles

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

slight deterioration of both front wiper blades

Fail 26 Nov 2010 148,442 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pedal rubber worn through

o/s wiper worn

screen scratched at zone A due to wiper damage

Pass 20 Jun 2009 124,473 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 124,471 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 97,445 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 70,682 miles

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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AJ04 HMU is a 2004 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AJ04 HMU, 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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AJ04 HMU is a 2004 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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