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AO56 MDZ

2007 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

231,192 mi
Last recorded231,192 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Nissan Primastar102,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 MDZ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 231,192 miles

Corrosion holes in nearside and offside front jacking points are not within prescribed areas

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 R18 98W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 R18 98W (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 230,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Corrosion holes in nearside and offside front jacking points are not within prescribed areas

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 R18 98W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 R18 98W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 212,251 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 208,837 miles

Both front jacking points are corroded

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 208,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along suspension trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Both front jacking points are corroded

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 202,903 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 202,899 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 197,513 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 189,710 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 slightly rubbing on hub cap retainer (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 183,799 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 177,184 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 171,177 miles

Front tyres getting low on tread

Hand brake and foot brake lower on off side suspect rear pads sticking

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 171,177 miles

Front tyres getting low on tread

Hand brake and foot brake lower on off side suspect rear pads sticking

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 162,022 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Crack on screen (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 162,021 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Crack on screen (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 155,305 miles

Wind screen cracked N/S.

Fail 2 Nov 2015 155,305 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wind screen cracked N/S.

Pass 18 Jul 2014 145,468 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 145,468 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 136,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Apr 2012 125,378 miles

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

slight play in upper shock absorber mount on nearside front

Pass 11 Apr 2011 114,466 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 89,548 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 89,548 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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AO56 MDZ is a 2007 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 102,671 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 AO56 MDZ, 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 19 years old, this Nissan Primastar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO56 MDZ is a 2007 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 9 February 2007.

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