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AO12 LFZ

2012 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,925 mi
Last recorded102,925 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 LFZ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2025 102,925 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 102,380 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 102,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 100,125 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes are covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 100,120 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes are covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 97,236 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 94,494 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 91,539 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 88,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 88,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 84,861 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 81,724 miles

Spare tyre in dangerous condition

Fail 22 Sep 2017 81,723 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Spare tyre in dangerous condition

Pass 9 Jun 2016 66,858 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 54,823 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 54,882 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AO12 LFZ is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO12 LFZ, 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 AO12 LFZ registered?

AO12 LFZ is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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