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BA04 WXR

2004 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

189,228 mi
Last recorded189,228 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan Primastar108,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 WXR
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 189,228 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 186,723 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

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

corrosion to sills & front jacking points

Pass 27 Feb 2024 180,412 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Fail 24 Feb 2024 180,404 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 177,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 174,777 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 163,329 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 152,347 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 142,670 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 140,809 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 140,808 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 137,730 miles

High level stop light not working.

Slight play in nearside steering rack.

Fail 29 Oct 2014 137,672 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Coolant level low.

High level stop light not working.

Slight play in nearside steering rack.

Pass 7 Nov 2013 131,367 miles

High level stop light not working

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 6 Nov 2013 131,367 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

High level stop light not working

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 6 Nov 2012 120,610 miles

slight play in nearside and off side steering rack

third high leval brake lamp not working

Pass 9 May 2011 111,126 miles

Airbag light on

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside and offside front brake discs worn

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 104,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 104,244 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 99,242 miles

Airbag system warning light illuminated.

Front and rear brake pads have approx 2/3mm remaining.

Fail 18 Mar 2009 99,242 miles

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

Airbag system warning light illuminated.

Front and rear brake pads have approx 2/3mm remaining.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play in nearside steering rack.

Fail 21 Sep 2007 84,269 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 84,269 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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BA04 WXR is a 2004 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 BA04 WXR, 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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BA04 WXR is a 2004 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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