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AV54 FBN

2004 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

211,729 mi
Last recorded211,729 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Nissan Primastar108,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 FBN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 211,729 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 211,726 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slightly affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 211,525 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

both front out riggers are rusty and holed

front tyres a different size from front to rear

Pass 8 Oct 2019 211,102 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking piont (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking piont (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

front anti roll bar D bushes slight wear

Fail 2 Oct 2019 211,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking piont (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking piont (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

front anti roll bar D bushes slight wear

Pass 27 Sep 2018 204,964 miles

o/side rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 18 Sep 2018 204,927 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

o/side rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 20 Sep 2017 193,307 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 14 Sep 2017 193,307 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Sep 2016 181,225 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 166,391 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 166,389 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 152,644 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 142,226 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 142,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 133,600 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 133,600 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 125,231 miles

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

Oil leak

all suspension road springs started to rust

body work damage n/s/r

front brake discs lipped,rusty slightly worn

n/s/f slight play inner track rod

o/s/f slight play inner track rod

screw and thorne in n/s/r tyre suspect punchered

small chips in windscreen

o/s/r tyre tread has large cut but un-able to see cords

Fail 9 Aug 2011 125,231 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

all suspension road springs started to rust

body work damage n/s/r

front brake discs lipped,rusty slightly worn

n/s/f slight play inner track rod

o/s/f slight play inner track rod

screw and thorne in n/s/r tyre suspect punchered

small chips in windscreen

o/s/r tyre tread has large cut but un-able to see cords

Pass 16 Jul 2010 112,117 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 93,996 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play on steering mechanism

Pass 13 Jul 2009 93,996 miles

slight play on steering mechanism

Pass 19 Jul 2008 76,086 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 76,071 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 57,809 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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AV54 FBN is a 2004 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AV54 FBN, 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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AV54 FBN is a 2004 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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