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AJ62 FTF

2012 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

190,061 mi
Last recorded190,061 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 FTF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 190,061 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Could not see all brake pads

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Noise on both sides front suspension top mounts, no play.

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 190,061 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Could not see all brake pads

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Noise on both sides front suspension top mounts, no play.

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 170,464 miles

Nearside Front Inner Door handle slightly damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 170,464 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Door handle slightly damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 163,101 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Oct 2023 163,098 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Oct 2022 156,335 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 152,422 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 152,422 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 150,527 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 150,524 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 141,105 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 141,105 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 122,838 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 122,838 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 102,656 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 85,530 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Both front (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 67,585 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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AJ62 FTF is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 96,675 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 AJ62 FTF, 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 14 years old, this Nissan Primastar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ62 FTF registered?

AJ62 FTF is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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