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BG09 GSZ

2009 Nissan Primastar

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,441 mi
Last recorded114,441 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Primastar99,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 GSZ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 114,441 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 112,998 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 112,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 112,236 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 105,813 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 105,813 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 100,647 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 94,983 miles

Offside Front Upper Slight play in suspension strut mounting.

Pass 20 Oct 2017 87,687 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 87,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

nsr handbrake not working

Pass 18 Jan 2017 75,839 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 75,837 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 56,405 miles

2x rear tyres perished

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

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

Vehicle fitted with engine/undercover

Fail 19 Jan 2016 56,405 miles

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

2x rear tyres perished

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

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

Vehicle fitted with engine/undercover

Pass 8 Jan 2015 43,091 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 8 Jan 2015 43,091 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Oct 2014 42,820 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 42,820 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 42,117 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 32,991 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 30,397 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 30,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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BG09 GSZ is a 2009 Nissan Primastar in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 99,588 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 BG09 GSZ, 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 17 years old, this Nissan Primastar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG09 GSZ registered?

BG09 GSZ is a 2009 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is BG09 GSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG09 GSZ shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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