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AJ04 YZW

2004 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

218,554 mi
Last recorded218,554 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan Primastar108,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 YZW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 218,554 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 217,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

hand brake poor but still met requirements

reverse light inoperative

Fail 10 Jan 2024 217,042 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

hand brake poor but still met requirements

reverse light inoperative

Pass 11 Jan 2023 214,138 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 214,114 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front rack boot twisted

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 214,109 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 199,899 miles

jacking point damage

Fail 24 Dec 2020 199,899 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

jacking point damage

Pass 3 Jun 2019 175,958 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 169,505 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 169,492 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 162,888 miles

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

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

Offside Rear slightyt tight to turn

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

coolant low

Fail 9 Jun 2017 162,888 miles

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported both flexis (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear slightyt tight to turn

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coolant low

Pass 14 Jun 2016 155,561 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack not in driver's view (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 155,560 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack not in driver's view (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 151,346 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Wiper blades split at ends.

Fail 5 Jun 2015 151,345 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Wiper blades split at ends.

Fail 9 Jun 2014 142,611 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 142,611 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 132,647 miles

front brake discs and pads wearing

Fail 13 Jun 2013 132,605 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)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

brake bind offside front

front brake discs and pads wearing

Pass 12 Jun 2012 122,514 miles

front brake discs are lipped

Fail 11 Jun 2012 122,482 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs are lipped

Pass 10 Jun 2011 111,555 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 100,916 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 91,436 miles

slight movement from power steering rack

Pass 10 Jun 2008 79,924 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 62,865 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 YZW is a 2004 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YZW, 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 YZW is a 2004 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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