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AU12 YFD

2012 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

159,459 mi
Last recorded159,459 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Primastar96,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 YFD
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 159,459 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four of them (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

car got rust at front shocker outer body also front jacking point and rear axle and left coil spring.

Fail 24 Jan 2024 159,289 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn & corroded on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn & corroded on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Unable to see condition of front & rear inner brake pads

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 155,955 miles

slight cut in outer edge of tread o/s/f tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2022 138,385 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside cluster cracked

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 138,385 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside cluster cracked

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 128,963 miles

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

front and rear brake pads

Fail 13 Jan 2021 128,963 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front and rear brake pads

Pass 29 Jan 2020 121,061 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 121,049 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 111,535 miles

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

slight play in o/s steering rack end.

Fail 19 Jan 2019 111,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight play in o/s steering rack end.

Pass 20 Jan 2018 102,352 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jan 2018 102,352 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 93,578 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 83,720 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 83,544 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 81,746 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AU12 YFD is a 2012 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AU12 YFD, 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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AU12 YFD is a 2012 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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