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AP04 DSX

2004 Nissan Primastar

Silver Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,609 mi
Last recorded142,609 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan Primastar108,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 DSX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 142,609 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 142,608 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel rail and injector (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 128,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 120,611 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 120,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 111,381 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2021 111,221 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both front out riggers at cab steps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Aux belt come off during test

Pass 10 Apr 2019 97,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 90,187 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 84,287 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 84,287 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 78,274 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 72,483 miles

rear brake pipes greased

slight play in n/side front inner rack joint

Fail 30 May 2014 72,477 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes greased

slight play in n/side front inner rack joint

Pass 31 May 2013 66,879 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 May 2013 66,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 May 2012 61,397 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 61,397 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 56,191 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 56,191 miles

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 7 May 2010 48,832 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 48,832 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 42,740 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 42,740 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 32,438 miles

slight freeplay in n/s and o/s of steering rack

Fail 27 May 2008 32,438 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

centre stoplight not illuminated no electrics detected

slight freeplay in n/s and o/s of steering rack

Pass 11 Jun 2007 22,491 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2007 22,491 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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AP04 DSX is a 2004 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AP04 DSX, 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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AP04 DSX is a 2004 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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